Saheliyon Ki Bari also known as the Garden of Maidens, is one such marvel of nature created by man for a woman. In Indian history, women find little or no significant place, but things are different when we turn to the history of Mewar Kingdom of Udaipur. Saheliyon Ki Bari is one of the rare areas in the history of India, where a particular place is built for women.
Garden of Maidens found in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan is a marvelous wonder of nature and its beauty designed with utmost care and perfection. The garden offers mesmerizing views of handsomely carved marble pavilions, kiosks in the pool, lotus pond and rain fountains.
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Architecture of Saheliyon Ki Bari
The Saheliyon Ki Bari is embellished with several fountains in the four water pools along with chiseled kiosks, and the elephants made up of marble. Out of many, the most noted features of the garden are the bird fountains and lotus pools. The moment you enter the garden, you can witness flowerbeds, lush green lawns and marble pavilions, which creates a pleasing ambiance.
A pavilion of raining fountains was installed by Maharana Bhopal Singh to enhance the beauty of the garden. The concept behind the rain fountains was to create an imagery of maidens enjoying and dancing in the rain. These fountains were imported from England.
The main reservoir of the garden is embellished with one white marble kiosk located in the center and four black-marbled kiosks in all the four corners. The top of these kiosks is adorned with the sculpted figurines of birds which spurt out water from their beaks, producing the effect of rain.
The garden also has a museum showcasing a vast collection of royal households. The collection includes items from the old era such as the stuffed cobras and other animals adding to a thrilling and fun sight. The bunch of bougainvilleas in the shady lawns also adds to the glorious beauty of the garden. There is a vast bath area in the center of the garden. It is decorated with a beautiful fountain in the center.
The marble throne and 2000 crystallized fountains situated in almost every corner of the garden, the lotus flower pool, water sprinklings birds and elephants make Saheliyon Ki Bari or Garden of Maidens an exotic beauty preserved till date.
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Entry fees and timings of Saheliyon Ki Bari
The Saheliyon Ki Bari is open on all seven days of the week from 9 AM to 7 PM. This is a very affordable tourist destination. The entry fee to visit Saheliyon Ki Bari is Rs. 30 for Indians and Rs. 100 for foreign visitors.
Best time to visit Saheliyon Ki Bari
Saheliyon Ki Bari gets heated up in the hot months of the year making it hard to tolerate the sunlight hence it is advisable to visit the garden during cool months, i.e., the months from September to March.
The Udaipur city is at its best during the festive months of September to March. One of the most significant events is the Shilpgram Crafts Mela, which tends to attract tourists from all around the globe.
How to reach Saheliyon Ki Bari
Udaipur is a very well-connected tourist city offering several modes of transportation to reach your desired destination. The Garden of Maiden is located near the City Palace region. The City Palace can be arrived via national highway, connected to both the airport both airport and the railway station.
Airport-The Dabok airport of Udaipur is located at a distance of 22 km from the central city. The cab takes around 40 minutes to reach the central town, which can be covered by using a rented car or any other form of public transport.
Railway Station- The railway station is located at close proximity ensuring the relaxed and comfortable journey to the garden. There is direct railway line station available to Udaipur available from Delhi, Jaipur, Chittaur, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, and Jodhpur.
Public transport- The easiest and comfortable way to reach Udaipur is to take a bus run by the government of four states-Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat or Uttar Pradesh. You can choose from deluxe and non-deluxe bus, according to your comfort. You can also take advantage of local public transport transports such as private taxis, cabs, auto-rickshaws, or buses to reach the Garden of Maidens in a hassle-free manner.
If you are going to Udaipur for the first time, it is advisable to take advantage of private taxi service to commute within the city as it saves unnecessary trouble of remembering routes from one place to another.
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