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Gardens in Rajasthan.

Apr 4th, 2008 01:24
kumar gaurav, http://www.rajasthantravelguide.co.in/

Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur :
The popular Ram Niwas Gardens located in Jaipur were laid out by the
last Maharaja Ram Singh II, as a famine relief project. At the centre is
the splendid central museum and near by is a small zoo and a bird park,
good on atmosphere but short on animals.
To provide open space and greenery to the citizens, this large garden
with a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and several
sports grounds was built during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868.
The beautiful Indo-Saracenic structure of the Albert Hall designed by
Sir Swinton Jacob was opened in 1887 AD as a public museum. It contains
a fine collection of sculptures, paintings, decorative objects, natural
history specimens, an Egyptian mummy and the celebrated Persian garden
carpet. Recently the Rabindra Manch with an auditorium, a modern art
gallery and an open-air theatre has been added to promote cultural
activities. Ram Niwas Gardens are open all days except Friday, from 10AM
to 4.30 PM. There is an entry fee for entrance.
Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer :
Location: 6 Km off the Jaisalmer city on Ramgarh Road
How to reach: Take a cab or hire a Rickshaw
Attraction: Garden and Cenotaph
Bada Bagh, which literally means ‘Big Garden’, is located on the Ramgarh
road. It was commissioned by Maharawal Jait Singh in the early 16th
century and completed by his son Lunakaran after his death.
The site has three different things to watch, a garden, a tank and a
dam. In the vicinity itself you will find Govardhan Stambh (pillar).
This pillar was constructed to commemorate the construction of the Dam
and the tank. In the local dialect the Dam and the tank are known as
Jait Bandh and the Jait Sar respectively. It is believed that these are
based on the name of the man who constructed them. The Jait Bandh is a
dominating structure. It is about 1,200 feet in length and 350 feet in
width. If you observe it closely you will notice that this has been
built out of solid blocks of stone. The same material has been used for
the construction of well as well as the tank.
Cenotaph
Other interesting monuments in the vicinity are the Cenotaphs. These
cenotaphs also known as chattris and were constructed by the various
Bhatti rulers. One cenotaph has been erected for each ruler. The oldest
among them is the cenotaphs of Maharawal Jait Singh who reigned from
1470-1506. This tradition was discontinued when in 1947, one of the
prince died of a mysterious disease. This was taken as a bad omen and
thus this tradition came to its end.
Mandore Garden, Jodhpur :
Mandore is located about 5 miles north of Jodhpur. It was the former
capital of Maharajas of Marwar. Later it was abandoned for security
concerns regarding the Mehrangarh fort. Its extensive Mandore garden,
with high rock terrace, makes it a popular local attraction. The garden
is open for tourists from 8 am to 8 pm.
In the Mandore garden, there are the dewals or cenotaphs of Jodhpur’s
former rulers. Instead of the usual chhatri-shaped cenotaphs typical of
Rajasthan, the cenotaphs of the famous Mandore garden of Jodhpur,
Rajasthan are built along the lines of a Hindu temple. They are four
stories high, with fine columns and an elegant spire, all in red
sandstone. The most impressive dewal is the dewal of Maharaja Ajit
Singh. These cenotaphs are set in beautiful landscaped gardens. The
cenotaphs of the Maharani are set on a rocky outcrop over the hill.
Near to the cenotaphs is the hall of heroes. The hall is dedicated to
various deities and Rajput folk heroes. The statues of the deities and
heroes we are carved out of rock and painted in bright colors. Also in
this garden of Jodhpur, is “The Shrine of the Three Hundred Million
Gods”, filled with brightly colored images of the various Hindu Gods. As
you climb up the hill, you come to the ruined city of Mandore, with its
old palace.
Saheliyon Ki Bari, Udaipur :
Saheliyon Ki Bari is one the most beautiful gardens and a major tourist
destination in Udaipur. The garden is famous for its lush green lawns,
marble art and fountains. English translation of Saheliyon Ki Bari means
“Garden of maids”. This renowned garden is located on the banks of Fateh
Sagar Lake, presenting a green retreat in the dry lands of Rajasthan.
Garden of maids was built in the 18th century by Maharana Sangram Singh
for the royal ladies.
As per the legends, the garden was designed by the king himself and he
presented this garden to his queen. Actually, the Queen was accompanied
by 48 maids in her marriage. To offer all of them, pleasurable moments
away from the political intrigues of the court, this garden was made.
This patterned garden used to be the popular relaxing spot of the royal
ladies. The queen with her maids and female companions used to come here
for a stroll and spend their time in leisure.
Due to this fact, the garden got its name. The superb architecture of
the garden provides a breath-taking view to any observer. The garden is
embellished with numerous fountains in its four water pools, chiseled
kiosks and marble elephants. It is also celebrated for its lotus pool
and bird-fountains. The lush green lawns, flowerbeds, and marble
pavilions further enhance the romantic ambience of this magnificent garden.
In the later years, Maharana Bhopal Singh really liked this place and
built a pavilion of rain fountains. The thought was to form an illusion
of rain dancing in cadence with dancing maids. The Kings used to enjoy
around the pools and fountains of this garden. These fountains were
imported from England and you can trace them along with the main
reservoir of the garden. The main reservoir has four black marbled
kiosks in its corners and one white marbled kiosk in its center. On the
top of kiosks, these fountains are in the form of sculpted birds that
spurts water from their beaks producing the rain effect.
The museum exhibiting the huge collection of royal households is another
attraction of this garden. It has many ancient pictures and things of
the bygone period. Sight of stuffed cobras and other animals will
definitely add a tint of adventure to your trip. Above all, you can
stroll through the shady lawns, where the bunch of bougainvillea will
bend down to greet you. Today, Saheliyon ki Bari has become the pleasure
park for the recreation of Udaipur dwellers.
Garden of Maids is actually a place to visit by any visitor to this
city. The crystalloid fountains, lotus pool, marbled elephants
sprinkling water and many more attractions provide truly a picturesque
sight to behold.
Gulab Bagh, Udaipur :
Sajjan Niwas Garden is the largest garden of Rajasthan, sprawled over
100 acres of land. During 1850’s, Maharana Sajjan Singh took the
initiative to built this beautiful garden. Sajjan Niwas Bagh is
celebrated for its numerous varieties of roses. Due to abundance of rose
flowers, this garden is also known as Gulab Bagh or Rose Garden.
Situated right beneath the banks of Pichola Lake on Lake Palace Road,
Gulab Bagh is an interesting park in the southeast of City Palace complex.
Innumerable array of roses, which are not common in the lands of India,
makes the garden different from others. The arrangement of flower beds
forms the highlight of this garden. Gulab Bagh is a peaceful garden, a
virtual forest of flowers, on the rim of the city area. Residents of
Udaipur usually visit this place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty
of this beautiful garden. If you love nature and want to observe it
closely, Rose Garden is the best way to explore nature’s splendor.
The soothing vistas with unusual rose beds, robust trees, orchids and
spacious lawns leave any visitor in a delusion. While you are enjoying
this beautiful scenery, you can leave your kids to enjoy their much
loved amusement. It is a toy train in the premises of the garden that
would be cherished by your child. The garden also comprises a small zoo
that has number of animals like chinkara, leopards, tigers and birds.
Apart from the natural beauty, Sajjan Nivas Garden has something more to
offer you. It is a library that was constructed by Maharana Fateh Singh.
The Library is known as Saraswati Bhawan Library. This library houses
books related to history, archaeology, Indology and several manuscripts
that date back to the early medieval period. Gulab Bagh also encompasses
a museum, which was originally known as Victoria Hall Museum. It is
famous for its collection of antiques, curios, royal household items and
other interesting relics from the past.
Once, this beautiful garden was regarded as one of the largest urban
parks in India. Till date, the garden has not lost its charm. Tourists
from all over come to visit this spectacular park of 19th century. It is
actually a paradisiacal pleasure and one of the best gardens of Udaipur,
Rajasthan.
Vidyadhar Gardens, Jaipur :
Vightseeing in Jaipur, the Pink City is a real treat for those
interested in the history and heritage of India. India’s first planned
city, Jaipur was the capital of Raja Sawai Jai Singh and designed by
Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. To pay a tribute to the architect’s genius
Vidhyadhar Garden was built in his honor. Strategically located 260 km
from the Indian capital of New Delhi and 240 km from Agra it is the
center of the golden tourism triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Developed on the decrees of the ancient Shilpa Shastra there is no
dearth of places to sightsee in Jaipur. Shrouded in history and
folklore, the magnum opus of Jaipur rests not only in its magnificent
palaces, forts and monuments but also in its idyllic green paradise of
parks and sanctuaries.
One of Jaipur’s most eminent gardens is the Vidhyadhar Garden near
Sisodia that is an amalgam of contemporary Indian and Mughal
architecture. This garden was built to commemorate the services of the
legendary Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the mastermind behind the Pink City’s
exquisite splendor. The garden is truly imperial with its wonderfully
sculpted fountains, sylvan lakes, galleries and vibrant pavilions
adorned with murals depicting Lord Krishna. The rambling expanse of the
garden, beautifully landscaped and tended also houses a picturesque
vineyard.
Vidhyadhar Garden, one of Jaipur’s best-preserved gardens is
aesthetically highly appealing. Nestled on the lap of a panoramic
valley, the garden offers some mind-blowing sights. The blazing
gold-amber sunsets that transforms the sky to a greenish hue while the
solitary pools glitter like a jewel in a brass setting under the
twinkling lights mesmerizes tourists. Another beautiful vista is that of
the torrential downpours when the nimbus clouds unfold the rich blue sky
under which mischievous monkeys frolic and India’s pride, the elegant
peacock spreads outs its dazzling feathers to welcome the rains.
Vidhyadhar Garden a natural treasure trove is a must see destination for
tourists sightseeing in Jaipur.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Jaipur :
Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is a hallmark of Sawai Jai Singh’s love for his
queen from Udaipur. The garden constructed in the year 1728 was a gift
that the erstwhile founder of the Pink City gave to his beloved queen.
The sprawling landscaped garden is an exquisite blend of traditional
Indian and Mughal architecture and is sited at about 8 km from the
capital city of Jaipur.
The picturesque rambling lawns abounding in lush foliage and colorful
vibrancies of the seasonal blooms is replete with pretty fountains with
ornate figurines, galleries, pavilions, sparkling pools gleaming like a
mirage of quicksilver, beautifully trimmed flowerbeds and murals vividly
narrating the legends surrounding Lord Krishna. The murals are truly
appropriate to the garden’s central theme since they mainly portray the
love that blossomed between Lord Krishna and his true love, Radha.
Way back in the 17th and 18th century, the elegantly laid multi-tiered
garden was a popular summer retreat for the young maidens and royalty of
Jaipur. The gurgling springs at Galta housing the revered shrines of
Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman is situated in its vicinity and
enhance the garden’s sanctity.
Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, located in southeast Jaipur is an idyllic green
paradise, an oasis of quietude and a symbol of true love and thereby
happens to be one of Jaipur’s much coveted tourist spots.
Zoological Garden, Jaipur :
A great place to visit with your family when on a holiday to Jaipur is
the Zoological Garden. Known as Jaipur Zoo, this park is situated inside
the huge complex of Ram Niwas Garden.
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.
As far as animals are concerned, the Zoological Garden in Jaipur is home
to different kinds of wild animals. Visitors come here to see the lion,
tiger, white tiger, panther, leopard, fox, jackal, hyenas, brown bear,
black bear and other creatures. One of the biggest attractions of the
zoo is the different species of deer’s. You can get to see the spotted
deer and the sambhar deer over here. One of the biggest attractions of
the Zoological Garden, Jaipur is the crocodile-breeding farm. Here you
can get to see a large number of crocodile nd alligators either swimming
in the pond or basking in the sun. It truly is a marvelous sight.
Zoological Garden, Jaipur is also home to different species of birds,
especially the rare ones. The zoo has a designated area meant for birds
only. Bird lovers can come over here an check out the ducks, goose,
parrot, pheasant, chatting lorry, white peacock and other birds. You can
also catch a glimpse of a number of migratory birds fluttering from one
tree to the other. Some of these include the painted stork, pelicans,
cranes, black-necked storks, white ibis and others. It’s truly a
remarkable experience to watch the animals and birds in the Zoological
Garden doing their antics.
The Zoological Garden, Jaipur remains open from Mondays to Sundays, with
the exception of Tuesday, when it remains closed. Visiting hours are
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the winter months and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. during the summer months.
Kanak Vrindavan Garden, Jaipur :
Location : Adjoining Amber Fort, On Amber-Jaipur Road
Highlights : Offers breathtaking views
How to reach : One can easily reach Kanak Vrindavan either by taking
local buses from the city or by hiring Taxis
Kanak Vrindavan Garden is an exotic place in the desert lands of Jaipur,
Rajasthan. Kanak Vrindavan is situated in the bottom of Nahargarh hills
adjoining the Amber Fort, on Jaipur-Amber Road. According to past
records, the beautiful green valley was labeled as Kanak Vrindavan
Garden by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, almost 280-years ago. The valley
seemed like a mythological Vrindavan (Land of Lord Krishna) to the King,
consequently he installed an idol of Shri Govind Deoji in the complex.
Kanak Valley is also believed to be the blessed place where holy water
from several rivers was gathered to carry out the Ashwamedh Yajna.
Govind Deoji Temple, with its beautiful and delicate carvings, spreads a
holy aura of spirituality all over the valley. The temple looks
marvelous with its chhatris, lattice and mirror work. "Garba Griha" is
the seat of the lord, which is engraved with exotic 'panni' work.
Kanak Vrindavan Garden is encircled by Aravalli ranges and looks amazing
from all the three forts of Jaipur. Kanak Valley covers a vast area of
land, where gardens are well developed. The beauty of valley, covered
with Dhok and Kadama trees, get enhanced at the sight of the scenic
water cascades, blossoms, brook, ponds and lotus ponds. On the side of
Kanak valley, there flows Dharbawati River which soothes the environment
with the cool breeze.
Divided into eight sections, the garden comprises a series of fountains.
The fountain by the name of 'Parikrama' is carved out of a single piece
of marble. The picture of the garden is amazing and one cannot describe
its beauty in words. Kanak valley is simply breathtaking and due to its
inexplicable charm, it has made background for many Bollywood movies.
At night, when the temple is brightly lit, it offers a heavenly picture
on the earth itself. The sounds of chants and hymns offered to the God
complete the celestial picture of the place. Kanak Valley is a divine
green oasis that flourishes in a bare land. The evergreen gardens of
Kanak Valley offer a perfect place to the weary visitors for sitting and
enjoying the nature. If you are on a trip to Jaipur, do not miss this
enchanting valley which is always in bloom.
Gardens Of Rajasthan :
Jai Niwas Garden is a picturesque garden with a serene temple of Lord
Krishna located in the central pavilion of the magnificent Chandra Mahal.
The Mughal emperors as well as the Rajputs decorated it to bring a
relief in the arid landscape of the desert state. One is often
overwhelmed to find the green patches in the city with many
watercourses. The gardens not only change the façade of the cityscape
but also restore the tangled nerves of the city dwellers after an
evening walk in the beautiful gardens of 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. The magnificent
temple has marble pillars carved intricately and marble lattices.
Built in the beautiful Jai Niwas Gardens is the spectacular
seven-storied palace of Sawai Jai Singh called the Chandra Mahal. A
temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is situated in the central pavilion of
the gardens to the north of the palace. The deity of Lord Krishna that
was installed in Vrindavan was reinstalled by Sawai jai Singh in his
garden temple. The Jai Niwas garden encloses beautiful trees, flowers
beds aligned methodically among the lush green lawns, the enchanting
watercourses such as the fountains and ponds. Royal Chhatris of
Maharajas are found here. The only ruler who was cremated in the Jai
Niwas Garden and also had his royal Chattri here is Maharaja Sawai
Ishwari Singh.
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