After all the impression of the barrenness of a desert region, it is almost surprising to see the blossoming flowers in the vast landscaped gardens full of divine fragrance and cool breeze that looks like a mirage for an instance. These gardens are the victory of human will over the harshness of the nature and it's a pleasure to stroll through them with all their beautiful pavilions and fountains that adorn them.
Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur
The last Maharaja Ram Singh II, as a famine relief project, laid out the popular Ram Niwas Garden located in Jaipur in 1868. It houses a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and several sports grounds. The Albert Hall museum is especially noted for its Indo-Saracenic structure. Recently there have been some additions such as Rabindra Manch with an auditorium, a modern art gallery and an open-air theatre.
Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer
3 km from Jaisalmer, Bada Bagh is a fruitful oasis in the charming backdrop of a pretty rain fed lake and a dam in the middle of the plateau. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, much of the city's fruit and vegetables are grown here and above it are royal cenotaphs with elegantly carved ceiling and equestrian statues of former rulers.
Saheliyon Ki Bari, Udaipur
Saheliyon ki Bari in Udaipur recreates regal grandeur as you walk along marble pathways flanked by life size marble sculptures of elephants and lions spurting water into exotic water pools.
Gulab Bagh, Udaipur
Translated as 'The Garden Of Roses', it is located in the Sajjan Niwas Park, Udaipur. Laid out by Sajjan Singh in the late 19th Century, it boasts of all types of roses available all over the world. It houses Saraswati Bhawan Library (originally called the Victoria Hall) was built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and the Aravalli Express, a toy train, shows off the garden in a most pleasurable way.
Vidyadhar Gardens, Jaipur
Vidyadhar Garden, situated near the Sisodia Gardens of Jaipur, it is a beautiful vineyard dedicated to Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, the architect of the city of Jaipur who planned the town using the principles laid down in the Shilpa Shastra (an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture). These tiered gardens house several galleries, pavilions and lovely murals depicting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Jaipur
The garden was made, by Sawai Jai Singh, for his queen from Sisodia (one of India's oldest kingdoms). The palace is painted with scenes from the life of Lord Krishna, many showing outdoor scenes. The garden is terraced.
Zoological Garden, Jaipur
The Zoological Garden, Jaipur is one of the oldest parks not only in the city, but also in the whole of India. The zoo houses different species of wild animals and birds, that are worth taking a look. In fact, the zoo is home to nearly 71 different species of animals and birds.
Kanak Vrindavan Garden Jaipur
Kanak Vrindavan Garden is nestled in the jungle-clad foothills of the Nahagarh Hills in the idyllic green oasis of Kanak Valley, a former elephant path fringed by the Aravalli Range.
Jai Niwas Garden Jaipur
Jai Niwas Garden is a picturesque garden with a serene temple of Lord Krishna located in the central pavilion of the magnificent Chandra Mahal.
Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur
The last Maharaja Ram Singh II, as a famine relief project, laid out the popular Ram Niwas Garden located in Jaipur in 1868. It houses a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and several sports grounds. The Albert Hall museum is especially noted for its Indo-Saracenic structure. Recently there have been some additions such as Rabindra Manch with an auditorium, a modern art gallery and an open-air theatre.
Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer
3 km from Jaisalmer, Bada Bagh is a fruitful oasis in the charming backdrop of a pretty rain fed lake and a dam in the middle of the plateau. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, much of the city's fruit and vegetables are grown here and above it are royal cenotaphs with elegantly carved ceiling and equestrian statues of former rulers.
Saheliyon Ki Bari, Udaipur
Saheliyon ki Bari in Udaipur recreates regal grandeur as you walk along marble pathways flanked by life size marble sculptures of elephants and lions spurting water into exotic water pools.
Gulab Bagh, Udaipur
Translated as 'The Garden Of Roses', it is located in the Sajjan Niwas Park, Udaipur. Laid out by Sajjan Singh in the late 19th Century, it boasts of all types of roses available all over the world. It houses Saraswati Bhawan Library (originally called the Victoria Hall) was built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and the Aravalli Express, a toy train, shows off the garden in a most pleasurable way.
Vidyadhar Gardens, Jaipur
Vidyadhar Garden, situated near the Sisodia Gardens of Jaipur, it is a beautiful vineyard dedicated to Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, the architect of the city of Jaipur who planned the town using the principles laid down in the Shilpa Shastra (an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture). These tiered gardens house several galleries, pavilions and lovely murals depicting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Jaipur
The garden was made, by Sawai Jai Singh, for his queen from Sisodia (one of India's oldest kingdoms). The palace is painted with scenes from the life of Lord Krishna, many showing outdoor scenes. The garden is terraced.
Zoological Garden, Jaipur
The Zoological Garden, Jaipur is one of the oldest parks not only in the city, but also in the whole of India. The zoo houses different species of wild animals and birds, that are worth taking a look. In fact, the zoo is home to nearly 71 different species of animals and birds.
Kanak Vrindavan Garden Jaipur
Kanak Vrindavan Garden is nestled in the jungle-clad foothills of the Nahagarh Hills in the idyllic green oasis of Kanak Valley, a former elephant path fringed by the Aravalli Range.
Jai Niwas Garden Jaipur
Jai Niwas Garden is a picturesque garden with a serene temple of Lord Krishna located in the central pavilion of the magnificent Chandra Mahal.
