Sisodiya Rani Ka Bagh: Palace Garden

As we know Pink City has lot to offer to its visitors, its rich heritage and culture tempts the people to come and enjoy the artistic majesty of the place. There is one more famous place that makes it more attractive is Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh.

Location of Garden

The lush green garden is a Palace garden and it is situated at an awe inspiring location. It is located six Kms away from the main city and lies on Jaipur-Agra highway. The beautiful location and amazing palace garden offer splendid view and surroundings to visitors. The name of the garden has derived from the name of the queen of maharaja for whom it was built. The queen Sisodia hailed from Suryavanshi Rajputs line, who ruled Mewar.

History of Garden

This royal garden was built in 1728 by Sawai Jaisingh II. It is said that Maharaja built this palace garden for his 2nd queen. He gifted this garden to his queen, a princess of udaipur to serve as a perfcet retreat place and peaceful heaven for her beloved queen. The palace was built away from the hustle bustle and noisy polluted place or away from court politics, so that Sisodia rani can enjoy a tranquil ambiance.

Architectural Layout of Garden

One can see the lush green shrubs, many flora species and scented flowers in this garden. This is a multi-level garden adorned with beautiful murals, flowerbeds, iridescent water channels, foliage, galleries, watercourse, fountains and painted pavilion. The walls of the palace are also designed with murals of Shrikrishna and Radha. The design of walls depicts the love of Maharaja and his queen. The architectural layout of this lush green royal garden palace is marvelous that breathes the life in this deserted land of the Rajasthan.

This is designed with wonderful architectural concept and mingles of Mughal and traditional Indian design style. The traditional designs can be observed by spires and pavilions in the garden. The walls are adorned with paintings of Radha Krishna, the eternal lovers. Mughal Style architectural concepts can be seen by the fountains, flowerbeds and water channel running through the royal garden and merging at the center. This is the symbol of mughal style architecture. There are some shrines and spiritual sites devoted to lord Vishnu, Shiva, and Hanuman in the vicinity of garden.

Best Time to Visit Garden

The best time to visit this royal palace is between July to March as the time is very suitable to enjoy the real beauty of the garden and extreme climatic condition.

Nearby Tourist Attractions

This ideally located visiting place also offers some splendid nearby tourist attractions including Statue Circle, Galta Ji Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Johari Bazar and more to enjoy.

How to Reach

This bagh is well connected to the city and one can easily reach to it by bus. One can also hire cab from city to reach there.

From Airport

Via Cab or Auto

Distance for airport is 13.5 km via Jawar Lal Naharu Marg (via JLN Marg).
Cab or auto will take 25-30 min for reach Rani Bagh.
Charges for one side is approx. for auto Rs. 110 - 150 Indian rupee.
Charges for one side is approx. for cab Rs. 150 - 170 Indian rupee.

Via Public Transportation

Bus service is available for Sisodiya Rani Ka Bagh.
You will take auto and reach Jhawar Circle, than after that from Jhawar Circle you will take bus 3A towards Choti Chaupad, it will drop you at Naryan Singh Circle, from there you will take Bus no. 7 towards Transport Nagar it will drop you at Transport Nagar from there 2.3 km, (20 minutes Walking distance of Sisodiya Rani Garden
It will take more than 55-60 minutes.

From Railway Station

Via Cab or Auto

Distance from railway station is 12 km (via Prithviraj road & NH11).
Cab or auto will take 30-35 min for reach Rani Bagh.
Charges for one side is approx. for auto Rs. 110 - 150 Indian rupee.
Charges for one side is approx. for cab Rs. 140 - 180 Indian rupee.

Via Public Transportation

Bus service is available for Sisodiya Rani Ka Bagh.
You will take auto and reach Central Railway Hospital, than after that from Central Railway Hospital you will take bus no. 10 towards Galta Gate, it will drop you at Transport Nager Bus Stand, from there 2.3 km, (10 minutes by auto distance of Sisodiya Rani Garden,
It will take more than 45-50 minutes.