The Garden of Queen Sisodia is one of the most charming hidden gems of Jaipur tourism. Most tourists in Jaipur, miss this place on their on their jaipur sightseeing tour. This is a great place to be, especially for romantic couples, photographers, and peace seekers. Located around 10 kilometres from Jaipur on the Jaipur-Agra highway, Maharaja Sawai Jai built the palace garden as a gift of love for his second queen. The heritage garden is the largest and most interesting of all the gardens in Jaipur.
Besides the lush green trees and floral spread, the beautiful Charbagh-styled garden is known for its multi-layered palace, pavilions, shrines, murals, frescoes, scenic paintings, and fountains. The garden is equally popular among tourists and locals. Peacocks prowl around the garden quite frequently. The garden has been a place for many movie shooting, the most notable of all being the movie “Lamhe”.
Information for Visitors
Entry Fee: 50 INR for Indians; 200 INR for Foreign Tourists
Entry Timing: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Sunday)
Visit Duration: 30 to 40 Minutes
Location: NH 11, Lal Dungri, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302031, India
History of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh
Jaipur’s Maharaja had a special affection towards his second wife, the Princess of Udaipur and built a special garden as a retreat for his beloved queen. The princess belonged to the Sisodia Rajput dynasty of Udaipur who are descendants of the Surya dynasty and hence called Suryavanshis. The maharaja built the garden in 1728 and gifted it to his wife to get away from the humdrum of the royal court politics and intrigues.
Architecture of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh
The architectural layout of the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is highly influenced by the Charbagh style of the Mughal gardens. The sprawling gardens are multi-layered with flower beds and fountains, typical of the Mughal gardens.
For those who are unaware of the Charbagh garden style, this was introduced by the Mughals after they invaded India. It is a native Persian style of quadrilateral or four-part garden divided by walking paths, sometimes lined by water beds that intersect at a central point.
The Mughals and Kachwaha rulers of Amer had great political associations as well as family relationships. The Kachwahas also fought many wars alongside the Mughals leading the armies. It is one of the reasons for most of the architecture of Amber, and Jaipur having Mughal influence. The spires and pavilions of the garden are frescoed with Hindu motifs and paintings from the life of Krishna and are built in Indian architecture. The queen’s palace is placed in such a way that it overlooks the garden. The murals on the walls of the palace are mainly based on the love stories and legends from the lives of Lord Krishan and Radha.
In addition to the murals of Radha and Krishna, the palace walls also have murals and paintings of hunting scenes. There’s a central shrine dedicated to Hindu gods like Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, and Lord Vishnu.
Best Time to visit Sisodia Rani ka Bagh
The garden is at its prime beauty during the winter season and early summer season. The winter months from October to February are quite pleasant here. It is the best time for pleasing walks, romantic strolls, and other relaxing activities. During winter, you would not be able to find many flowers in the garden. The recent rains would have brought lush and greenery to the region. The blooming season begins in the summer (March to April) when you can see beautiful flowers.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
- Galtaji Temple
- Govind Devji Temple
- Jauhari Bazaar
- Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple
- Birla Temple
- Statue Circle
Conclusion
Jaipur’s Sisodia Rani ka Bagh stands as a testament to the enduring love and artistic prowess of its creators. Its serene surroundings, lush gardens, and intricate frescoes take visitors to a bygone era of romance and beauty. Visiting this garden is not just a journey through history, but also a delightful escape into nature’s embrace.