Gardens in Jaipur

13 December, 2013

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One might consider Jaipur, a city located near the Thar Desert, as barren but that is not the case. Jaipur, the Pink City, is not only famous for forts, temples and monuments but also for gardens which further enhance its value on the tourism map. Jaipur has plenty of gardens, both natural and artificial, and the government has taken ample measures to preserve it. When the Kachhwaha Rajput king, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II planned the city, he gave special importance to the gardens in the city. Most of the gardens were dedicated to the queens, as in the case of Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh which was constructed for his second wife. Other prominent gardens in the city are Kanak Vrindavan Valley and Vidyadhar Garden.

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is the largest garden in Jaipur. The beauty of this garden is further enhanced by the fountains and the painted pavilions and trees. It was constructed in 1728 AD and is located 6km away from the city. The Kanak Vrindavan Valley on the other hand is another prominent garden located on the Nahargarh Hills. The temple made of stone and marble is the main attraction of this garden. The Vidyadhar Garden is dedicated to the main architect of the city of Jaipur, Vidyadhar. Interestingly, this garden was built even before the foundation for Jaipur was laid. The temples, waterfalls, flower beds and ponds are the famous site in these gardens. A few other gardens you may want to drop by will include Ram Niwas Bagh, and Zoological Garden.