Hyderabad, Jan. 2 -- This January, Hyderabad's winter calendar is getting a splash of colour as a floral festival opens at Rashtrapati Nilayam. Known for its sprawling lawns and beautifully curated gardens, the estate will host visitors amid seasonal flowers, themed landscapes, and green spaces that are rarely accessible to the public.

For those who do not know, Rashtrapati Nilayam is the official winter residence of the President of India in Hyderabad, situated on a vast, heritage-rich campus in Bolarum, Secunderabad.

The festival, Udyan Utsav, is being held in Hyderabad for the second consecutive year, transforming the Presidential estate into a celebration of horticulture and sustainability. At the festival, visitors can expect vibra...