Jodhpur is known for its splendor, traditions and culture. The various forts, palaces, moments and many picturesque gardens talk a lot about the rich past of Jodhpur city.
Among the gardens of Jodhpur, the most beautiful are the Mandore Garden, the Umed Garden and the Nehru Park.
Umed Garden in Jodhpur
One of the popular gardens of Jodhpur is Umed garden which are dotted with varied species of roses, trees and sprawling lawns. It is spread on an area of 82 acres. The famous Umed garden of Jodhpur, was developed by Maharaja Umed Singh.
The garden has five separate gates around it to facilitate entry to the garden from different directions.
Attractions around Garden
Sprawling Lawns and Zoo
There are towering Ashoka trees, sprawling lawns, artistically designed fountains, a library and a zoo which inaugurated by Viceroy Willingdon, situated in side the Garden.
At the time of its inauguration, it had lion, tiger, zebra, ostrich and an emu but currently it houses different types of birds, local, African and Australian parrots, ducks, rabbits etc.
Also there are pigeons, crocodiles, foxes, deer, lions, leopards, etc. Children as well as adults very often visit the garden with equal interest.
Government Museum
In the garden complex lies the Government Museum, which houses rich collection of weapons, textiles, miniature portraits, local crafts and images of Jain Tirthankars.
