Udaipur, the city of lakes, is also known as the garden city of Rajasthan. This romantic city, with the backdrop of picturesque lakes and lush green gardens, appeals to the aesthetic sense of any spectator. The very name of garden brings a sense of relief in the era of concrete jungles. In the bygone ages, the rulers of Udaipur designed a few gardens & parks to remain close with nature and serenity. The city of Udaipur boasts of several gardens that are truly a green retreat in the dry lands of Rajasthan.
The lakes and tropical climate of Udaipur city make it possible to generate gardens here. Gulab Bagh or Sajjan Niwas Garden is a fabulous garden full of unusual rose flowers. Nehru Island Park is outlined as an island in the Fateh Sagar Lake. Saheliyo ki Bari was constructed with a different concept and was meant for the pleasure of royal ladies. Guru Govind Singh Park (Rock Garden) offers a captivating view of the golden sky. As the Sun hides behind the Aravalli hills, one can observe the flickering Fateh Sagar Lake.
Aravali Vatika, Meera Park, Manikya Lal Verma Park, Nehru Municipal Children's Park, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadyaya Park and Moti Magri Park are some other interesting parks of Udaipur. Moti Magri Park and Manikya Lal Verma Park are famous for their sun-set views. Read more about the gardens & parks of Udaipur in the following sub-sections:
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.
Read MoreSaheliyon 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.
Read MoreThis oval shaped island garden is situated amidst the Fateh Sagar Lake. In order to reach this romantic garden, you have to take a boat ride in the lake. The lush green garden with its water fountains, flower gardens and a lily pond offers truly an eye-soothing view for any observer. The garden also comprises a restaurant where you can enjoy the lip-smacking dishes along with the scenery of green Aravalli hills.
Read MoreOn the road to Ranakpur and Mount Abu, you will pass a beautiful, old-world square, Sukhadia Circle, in Udaipur's northern suburb of Panchwati. It is in fact a large roundabout with a 21-meter-high (70 feet), three-tiered fountain in the centre, and scalloped dishes surmounted by a wheatear motif symbolizing prosperity. There is a beautiful pond encircling the fountain and lush gardens in the vicinity. A popular landmark in Udaipur, Sukhadia Circle was built in 1968 and was opened to public only in 1970.
Read MoreRajeev Gandhi Park is a major tourist attraction and local attraction.Beautiful lakes and gardens are the hallmark of City Udaipur.The distinguished feature of gardens here is that most of them are made in locations where even the concept of a garden is inconceivable. Be it Nehru garden which is situated in the centre of Fateh sagar, Moti Magri which is developed on a hill, or the recently developed Rajeev Gandhi Park which also is on a hill, all have added value of being situated at a different location than a normal garden. The 'view of the park' and the 'view from the park', both present an exotic scene. The design of garden is such that most part can be seen from distant place.The grandiose look of the garden and its location make it avery important tourist spot.
Read MoreThis is a beautiful, recently restored musical fountain situated near sunset point to the side of Machala Magra Mountain. The lovely, tranquil park in the area provide a romantic place from which to see the sun setting over Lake Pichola. For those who enjoy a brisk climb and an even wider view, there is a path to the top of the mountain upon which stands the ruin of an ancient fort.
Read MoreThis is a beautiful park located on the hill known as 'Machla Magra.The place is known for its sunset point. A small pond known as Dudh Talai is also situated down the hill. The place abounds in scenic beauty.The park is exemplary specimen of modern architecture art.
Read MoreIt is another beautiful garden developed around the Dudh Talai by Urban Improvement Trust (UIT) Udaipur, the local development authority. Visitors may enjoy watching Musical Fountain here. A beautiful view of Jag Mandir, Lake Pichola, City Palace and City Udaipur can be seen from here.
Read MoreIts a nice lovely Garden which has several levels like Aravalli Mountains.There's no ticket for entry,garden is lush green with lovely flower beds and brick and rock stairs leading to it.
Aravalli Vatika is a small landscaped orchard on the bank of the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur. This garden is about 12 m high with paved steps leading to the top. The rocks found in the vatika are part of the Aravalli Hills.
Read MoreSanjay Gandhi Park is located on the banks of Lake Fateh Sagar, surrounded by the beautiful Aravali Ranges. The park is nicely landscaped with lush green lawns & lovely plants and well maintained. It offer a spectacular view of the lake.
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