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Various Lush Gardens and Parks Blooming With Flowers in Mount Abu – The Hill City of Rajasthan

Nov 4

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The Rajputs of Rajasthan were great lovers of art and architecture. They adore the beauty of forts, palaces and museums, an also enhancing natural beauty by gardening and planting flowering plants.

Gardens in Mount Abu

Gardens in Mount Abu

Mount Abut one of the most popular tourist destinations in summer is also popular in winters due to its scenic beauty. Gardens constitute great tourist attraction in Mount Abu.

There are many well laid out lush gardens and parks blooming with flowers in this hill city. The prominent amongst them are Brahma Kumari Serene Peace Park, Gandhi Park, Municipal Park, Shaitan Singh Park and Terrace Garden.

Insight View of Mount Abu

The quaint hill station Mount Abu is set amidst verdant hills and picturesque landscape.  A sacred retreat with the magnificent Jain Temples, mount Abu also attracts tourists for its scenic display of rocks juxtaposed with abundant flora and fauna.

The road leading to Mount Abu is a curved one characterized by arid region dotted with huge rocks in weird shapes and high velocity winds. This is also the highest point between the Nilgiris in the south and the Himalayan range up north.

The hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu is more than just a summer retreat. Its stunning array of exquisite Dilwara Jain Temples, dating back 11th- 13th centuries, make it a popular pilgrimage center.

There are various interesting treks and picnic spots close to Mount Abu.

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Nehru Garden in Jodhpur – Beautiful Ponds, Fountains, Plants, Trees and Flowerbeds

Oct 29

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Jodhpur – A City which lies on the eastern fringe of the Thar Desert is an important part of the Desert circuit. It is the doorway to a wonderland of rocky terrain, thorny trees and shrubs and dunes.

The city 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 the Jodhpur.

Among the gardens of Jodhpur, the most beautiful are the Mandore Garden, the Umaid Garden and the Nehru Park.

Nehru Garden in Jodhpur

Nehru Park was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Shri Mohan Lal Sukhadia on 7th September 1966.

Nehru Garden Attractions

This garden is beautifully landscaped and attracts hordes of tourists. It provides an oasis to the eyes, otherwise bored by the barren desert landscape. Covering an area of 14 acres, this park is designed especially for children.

It is a great park that reflects the beauty of nature through its beautiful ponds, fountains, plants, trees and flowerbeds.

History about Nehru Park

Earlier there was a pond which was gradually polluted by the waste water. To prevent pollution, a part of it was converted to Bakhat Sagar residential colony. The lower portion of the pond now contains the Nehru Park.

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Ram Niwas Garden in Jaipur – Provide Open Space and Greenery to the Citizens

Oct 17

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The parks and gardens forms an integral part of the Pink city architecture. Not Just did they provide respite from the blazing sun, but also the Mughal- Rajput fusion creates some fine examples of grandeur in green. One of them is Ram Niwas Garden.

Ram Niwas Garden in Jaipur

Ram Niwas Garden in Jaipur

Ram Niwas Bagh is located in the heart of the city, which makes it easily commutable from all parts of Jaipur. The place is at a convenient distance of nearly two kilometers from the center of the city at Badi Chaupar. The tourists arriving in the Pink City make it a point to visit this place to enjoy the natural beauty of the garden and of the flowering and non flowering plants in the garden.

Attractions Around Ram Niwas Bagh

A Zoo and Bird Park

To provide open space and greenery to the citizens, this large garden with a zoo, an aviary, a green house, a herbarium, several sports grounds was built during the reign of Sawi Ram Singh II in 1868 as a Famine Relief project.

Albert Hall Museum

Amidst the beautiful Ram Niwas Garden, surrounded by pools, fountains and rows of flowerbeds stands the exquisite Albert Hall, built on 1886 A.D. Designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob who has crafted other Palaces of Rajasthan, built the Albert hall in honor of the King Edward VII visit to Jaipur, in Indo-Saracenic style.

It contains a fine collection of sculptures, paintings decorative art objects, natural history specimens, an Egyptian mummy and the celebrated Persian Garden Carpet.

Ravindra Manch

Ravindra Manch, an open theater with an auditorium and a modern art gallery attracts a lot of local and foreign tourists.

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Brahma Kumari Serene Peace Park in Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Oct 14

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The Brahma Kumari Serene Peace Park is the realization of a dream, silence and recreation which co-exists here in natural environs. The park is nestled between two famous peaks of Aravali hills. It is 8 km from the Brahma Kumaris, which is headquartered in Mount Abu.

Peace Park in Moun Abu

You would be delighted to see the dedication with which the Brahma Kumaries have laid out the park that attracts thousands of tourists.

Experience the Practical Effects of Meditation Here

A short video presentation highlights concepts and techniques of Rajyoga. After the video, you could experience the practical effects of Rajyaog Meditation in a place of your choice. You can Opt for the open – air grass hut, the stone cave, the bamboo meditation hut or simply a quiet corner in the serene ambiance.

Attractions in the Park

The park also offers a perfect recreation retreat, with playing fields, picnic areas, swings and nature walks.  A Unique Rock garden greets you upon entrance, which plays host to a wide variety of succulents.

An orchard area, a citrus corner as well as exotic floral displays, which include ornamental shrubs, are an attraction in the park.

Even the boundary walls surrounding the eight- acre park are adorned with Rose creepers, Oleanders and Night Queens for fragrance and Bougainvilleas to add that vivid colour.

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Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh in Jaipur – An Oasis of Quietude and A Symbol of True Love

Oct 13

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Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is a beautiful garden, located at a distance of 10 kms from Jaipur, on Jaipur-Agra Highway.  A visit to Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, which was made for the queen and ladies of the royalty to rejuvenate, will leave you with a sense of the awe at the affluent lifestyle of the royals.

Sisodia Rani Bagh

It is said that the Sisodia Rani Garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, with an intention to gift the garden, to his adorable Sisodia Sisodia Queen from Udaipur. Located at a distance of 10 km from Jaipur, on Jaipur Agra Highway, the garden is a visual treat.

Sisodia Rani ka Bagh Attractions

Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is an idyllic green paradise, an oasis of quietude and a symbol of true love and thereby happens to be one of  the famous tourist spots in jaipur.

The sprawling landscaped garden is an exquisite blend of traditional Indian and Mughal architecture.

The picturesque rambling lawns abounding in lush foliage and colorful vibrancy 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.

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Garden and Parks in Rajasthan – Greenery in Midst of Desert Land

Aug 18

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Gardens are planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. They represents greenery, serenity, aesthetic approach, nature and blessing of the Almighty.

Gardens in Rajasthan

Bada Bagh Garden in Jaisalmer

Bada Bagh Garden in Jaisalmer

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.

Various parks and Mughal-style gardens are to be found both within central city and on the outskirts of the cities across Rajasthan.

Many of the most significant parks are dedicated to important individuals. One among them is Vidyadhar Garden, an important structure in Jaipur’s architectural history. It is dedicated to Jaipur’s leading architect, Vidyadhar, who was directly responsible for much of the structure within Jaipur .

Another of the beautiful garden is Mandore Garden in Jodhpur, where fragrant flowers and exotic plants are planted. For children, a visit to the zoological gardens at Ram Niwas Bagh will be sure to be a big hit.

Some of the most beautiful Gardens and Parks in Rajasthan are :

  • Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur
  • Bada Bagh, Jaisalmer
  • Mandore Garden, Jodhpur
  • Saheliyon Ki Bari, Udaipur
  • Gulab Bagh, Udaipur
  • Vidyadhar Gardens, Jaipur
  • Kanak Vrindavan Garden Jaipur
  • Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Jaipur
  • Chambal Garden, Kota
  • Ashok Vatika, Mount Abu
  • Duddhtalaii Musical Garden, Udaipur
  • Nehru Island Garden, Udaipur
  • Jai Niwas Garden, Jaipur

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