Saturday, June 27, 2009

Gardens in Rajasthan

Garden represents greenery, serenity, aesthetic approach, nature and blessing of the Almighty. Gardens in desert lands sound, as if, someone has committed a mistake.

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.

Some of the most beautiful gardens in Rajasthan city of India are :

Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur : It is located 7 kms. east of Jaipur and very close to Sisodia Garden which was constructed in honor of Jai Singh's chief architect and town planner.

Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer : Bada Bagh is a fertile oasis, with a huge old dam on the banks of an artificial lake.

Mandore Garden, Jodhpur : Mandore was capital city of Marwar state before Jodhpur. The ruined fort and palace survive on the hilltop and the gardens below have become a public park with fountains and the cenotaphs of Jodhpur's maharajas - who presumably continued to use the gardens after moving to the Meherangarh in Jodhpur.

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 : Gorgeous and ornate, the Gulab Bagh in Udaipur is a paradisiacal pleasure garden spread over a sprawling 100 acres.

Vidyadhar Gardens, Jaipur : Vidyadhar Garden, located near the Sisodia Gardens is a beautiful vineyard, which unfolds itself in the valley. It is named after Vidyadhar Bhattacharjee, the architect of Jaipur.

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 : Developed on the decrees of the ancient Shilpa Shastra there is no dearth of places to sightseeing in Jaipur.

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.

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