From the royal Mughal Gardens to the amazing botanical gardens, there are numerous beautiful gardens spread across the length and breadth of India. The enchanting world of colorful flowers, diverse species of flora, magical fountains, stunning illuminations, a vast expanse of green lawns and the refreshing atmosphere make these gardens the favorite picnic spots of nature lovers. There are hundreds of exotic gardens designed and created by the devotees of beauty to experience the consolations and blessings of nature. Here is a list of some of the most famous gardens in India which are the perfect destinations for those who love nature and worship beauty.
1. Brindavan Gardens, Mysore: Watch the Fountains Dancing with Music
Brindavan Gardens, Mysore: Watch the Fountains Dancing with Music
Brindavan Gardens, located in the royal city of Mysore in Karnataka state, is one of the most famous gardens in India visited by over two million tourists every year. Built in the year 1932, it is spread over an area of 60 acres adjacent to the Krishnarajasagara dam site. The garden is laid out in three terraces enriched with varieties of water fountains, water channels, lush green lawns, flower beds, shrubs, colorful bougainvillea and ornamental plants. It is a mesmerizing sight to watch when the whole garden is illuminated. The main attraction of the garden is the musical dancing fountain in which music, light, and water are synchronized to create an enchanting water ballet. You can also enjoy a boat ride in the boating pond in the midst of the garden.
Brindavan Gardens is just 18 km from Mysore city and is easily accessible. The garden is open to the public from 6.30 am to 9 pm and is illuminated every evening. The best time to visit is from September to February.
2. Tulip Garden, Srinagar: a Colorful Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir
Tulip Garden, Srinagar
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, the largest Tulip garden of Asia, is created in 2007 to boost the floriculture tourism in Kashmir valley. Located in Siraj Bagh in Srinagar, it is spread over 12 hectares at the foothills of Zabarban Range, overlooking the picturesque Dal Lake. The garden is adorned with more than 70 varieties of tulips and over 2 million flowers of stunning colors. An annual Tulip Festival is conducted in the month of April every year when thousands of flower lovers from across the world flock to Kashmir to enjoy the greatest spectacle of the garden at its full bloom. The tulip festival is vibrant with cultural programs including Kashmiri folk dance and music, handicrafts exhibition and is also an occasion to enjoy the delicious Kashmir delicacies.
The garden remains open from 9 am to 7 pm every day during March and April. The garden is located at about 8 km from Srinagar city. Srinagar is the closest airport. Jammu is the nearest railway station at 290 km from Srinagar.
3. Pinjore Gardens, Haryana: a Delightful Place for Leisure and Pleasure
Pinjore Gardens, Haryana: a Delightful Place for Leisure and Pleasure
Pinjore Gardens, also known as Yadavindra Gardens, is one of the best gardens in India, located in Pinjore village in the State of Haryana. Built in the 17th century in Mughal style during the reign of Aurangzeb, the garden was later refurbished by Maharaja Yadavindra Singh. Legends say that Pandavas stayed here during their exile. Spread over an area of 100 acres the garden has seven terraces with a variety of beautiful flowering plants, numerous fountains, green lawns, shady walkways, orchards, and shrubs. There is a central channel with a huge pavilion at the other end from where the entire garden can be viewed. The garden houses a number of historical monuments, a mini zoo, Japanese garden, nursery, and Jalmahal restaurant amidst a water pool. Baisaki festival in April and Mango festival in June/July attract a large number of tourists.
The garden is 22 km away from Chandigarh and is easily accessible by road. The nearest domestic airport is Chandigarh and nearest railway station is Kalka. Visiting time is from 7 am to 10 pm. December to March is the best season.
4. Botanical Garden, Ooty: the Epitome of Haunting Beauty
Botanical Garden, Ooty: the Epitome of Haunting Beauty
Built during the year 1847 and spread over an area of 55 acres, the Botanical Garden in Ooty in Tamil Nadu is renowned for its amazing natural beauty. The entire garden is divided into six sections, namely, Lower Garden, Italian Garden, New Garden, Fountain Terrace, Conservatory, and Nursery. Major highlights of the gardens include lush green lawns, wide varieties of roses, rare species of flowering plants, bushes, ferns, orchids, ponds with lilies, shrubs, herbal plants and rare species of trees including cork tree, paperbark tree, and monkey-puzzle tree. A 20 million-year-old fossilized tree trunk is an added attraction. The annual summer festival and a spectacular Flower Show held in the month of May attract several thousands of tourists every year from all over the world.
Ooty is well connected from major cities. Udhagamandalam railway station is at about 1 km from the Garden. Coimbatore is the nearest airport at 96 km from Ooty. Visiting time is from 8 am to 6.30 pm and the best season to visit is during April, May, and September.
5. Shalimar Bagh, Kashmir: the Celebrated Royal Garden of Love
Shalimar Bagh, Kashmir: the Celebrated Royal Garden of Love
Shalimar Bagh, ‘the Garden of Love’, was built in 1619 by the Mughal emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan. Covering an area of 12 hectares, it is located on the right bank of Dal Lake near Srinagar in Jammu Kashmir. The garden is divided into three terraces and has amazing varieties of flowers, plants, Gulmohar and Chinar trees, mesmerizing fountains, lawns, and walkways. There is a canal that runs through the center of the garden, lined with shining pebbles, which is supplied with water from the Dal Lake and is the main water source of the garden. The Light and Music Show held every evening is a major attraction of the garden. Located in the backdrop of picturesque mountains and serene Dal Lake, Shalimar Garden remains as one of the beautiful gardens in India, attracting thousands of beauty loving travelers.
Visiting time is from 10 am to 3.30 pm and the best time to visit is from February to March. It is easily accessible from Srinagar.
6. Hanging Gardens, Mumbai: a Perfect Place to Relax
Hanging Gardens, Mumbai: a Perfect Place to Relax
Hanging Gardens, also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens, situated on the slopes of Malabar Hills in Mumbai, is one of the famous gardens in India, renowned for its animal-shaped hedges and exquisite sunset views over the Arabian Sea. It appears as if hanging on the hill slopes and hence the name ‘Hanging Garden’. Built in the year 1881 atop three huge water reservoirs, it has countless animal shaped hedges, diverse species of plants and flowers, lush green vegetation and a refreshing atmosphere that make it the best place to relax with friends and family. A striking flower clock in the middle of the garden and a popular stone monument called ‘Boot House’ or ‘Old Woman’s Shoe’ for children’s entertainment are some of the major attractions. You can enjoy the panoramic view of the nearby Chaupatty Beach and the fantastic sight of the ‘Queen’s Necklace’ (Marine Drive lighting).
The garden is open from 5 am to 9 pm and can be reached from different parts of the city by bus or taxi. Charni Road in Western Railway is the nearest railway station.
7. Mughal Gardens, New Delhi: Your Heart will Bloom in its Aesthetic Charm
Mughal Gardens, New Delhi: Your Heart will Bloom in its Aesthetic Charm
Mughal Gardens, one of the most noted gardens in India, located in the premises of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens with a blend of Mughal style and British style. This beautiful garden is spread over an area of 6 hectares and is divided into three sections, namely Rectangular Garden, Long Garden and Circular Garden. Mughal Garden is full of beautiful flowers including varieties of roses, marigold, tulip, viscaria, Sweet William, and bougainvillea. The garden has more than 120 celebrated varieties of roses and most of them are given the name of national and international celebrities. There are four waterways with lotus-shaped red sandstone fountains which are a perfect blend of light, music, and water. This garden of enchanting beauty is open to the public during February-March as per the schedule to be announced every year, when a one month long festival of Udyanotsav is celebrated.
The garden can be reached by bus and metro rail. The nearest metro station is Central Secretariat. The nearest railway station is in New Delhi. Visiting hours are from 10 am to 4 pm on all days except Mondays.
8. Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah: Abode of “the Great Banyan Tree”
Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah: Abode of “the Great Banyan Tree”
Indian Botanic Garden, also known as the Royal Botanic Garden, was created by the British East India Company in 1787. The garden is renamed as Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden to honor the great scientist Sir J.C. Bose. Spread over an area of 270 acres on the west of River Hugli in Shibpur in Howrah, it is the largest botanic garden in Asia and one of the well-known gardens in India known for its diverse flora. The main attraction of the garden is the 250-year old Banyan Tree with a circumference of 450 meters, which is considered as the widest tree in the world in terms of the area of the canopy. The garden is a home to a large variety of aquatic plants, multicolored flowers, rare species of water lilies and myriads of trees like orchids, bamboos, screw pine, Shivalinga and Cuban palms. It has a collection of over 12000 specimens of living plants and 2.5 million specimens of dried plants.
The garden is open for public from 10 am to 7 pm. October to March is the ideal time for the visit. Bus and taxi services are available from the nearest railway station at Howrah.
Come and Conquer these Famous Gardens in India
The famous gardens in India are perfect places for spending a wonderful vacation with your family and friends. Every moment of your journey, you will become closer to nature and will reach into a world of a different level. It is a world of beauty filled with the whisper of the gentle breeze, the fragrance of blooming flowers and the spectrum of dancing fountains…….. Plan your journey in advance and enjoy the moments of bliss from the bottom of your heart.
