Over the course of the Big Tree Quest, Vata Foundation has documented 3 significant trees across Delhi, ranging from historic rain trees to rare teak giants. These trees are spread across urban pockets of the city, some hiding in plain sight, others tucked into historically significant spaces.
Age: ~100 years
Type: Mangifera Indica (Mango)
Highlight: Visitors linger beneath the tree’s branches, finding relief from Delhi’s summer sun.
Tucked within the historic Hauz Khas complex, the Mango Tree stands as an urban refuge amid ruins and modern life. Through decades of festival colors and bustling walks, the tree’s flowers signal the arrival of warmer months, while its sturdy branches offer sanctuary to urban wildlife. The tree is more than just a source of shade; it’s a locale where memories are made, where children play beneath leafy arms and where the pulse of Hauz Khas slows just enough to breathe.
Age: ~110 years
Type: Mangifera Indica (Mango)
Highlight: For locals and tourists alike, the tree is a familiar and comforting presence, enhancing the garden’s vibrancy.
In the heart of Delhi’s historic Lodhi Garden stands the Mango Tree, a century-old green sentinel offering shade to visitors from all walks of life. Each year, from blossom to harvest, the tree captivates with sweet-smelling flowers and later, nourishing fruit. Birds seek refuge in its branches, creating bursts of color and song that enhance the garden’s vibrancy. For locals and tourists alike, the tree is a familiar and comforting presence, a cornerstone of the garden’s living legacy.
Age: ~120 years
Type: Ficus Religiosa (Peepal)
Highlight: Throughout the seasons, the tree blossoms and bears fruit, supporting local wildlife and providing shade for visitors.
Within Delhi’s iconic Connaught Place, the Peepal tree quietly anchors the vibrancy of a historic commercial hub. Its spreading branches soften the urban edges, offering green relief from concrete and commerce. Throughout the seasons, the tree blossoms and bears fruit, supporting local wildlife and providing shade for visitors and workers alike. Revered both spiritually and ecologically, the tree enriches the city’s pulse with its steady, enduring presence.