SAHELION-KI-BADI
Sahelion-ki-Badi (Girl Friends' Garden or Honoured Girls'
Garden) is a small ornamental garden, just adjoining the
east of the embankment of Fatehsagar lake was constructed
in its present form by Maharana Fateh Singh after the
original garden had been washed away on account of the
breach of its old embankment. This unique garden made
for Princess & Queen
A profusion of flowers, well laid court-yards and lotus-pool
studded with water fountains guarded by four marble elephants—each
elephant sculptured out of a single piece of stone—will
feast the eyes of visitors. Spacious and well maintained
lawns beautified by blooming flowers and the setting of
huge groves of trees present a spectacular sight to enjoy.
The fountains at Saheliyon Ki Bari give a marvelous feeling
of rain without monsoon. The technique of operating the
fountains is energy conserving and oriented upon the gravitational
force principle. When the fountains are in their showery
action creating rain-like sounds, white elephants emit
water through their lovely trunks on lotus leaves, water
rains down the circular eaves of the chhatri standing
in a huge water pool—visitors find themselves amidst
the rain-like scenes and atmosphere
to be seen, believed and enjoyed.
The garden has assumed the attraction of one of the glamour
spots of the city for cine-film-shooters and has contributed
considerably to the scenic beauty of a number of film
pictures.
On completing his visit of the garden, the visitor will
feel himself carried-into a fairy-land permeated with
romantic air. The garden is open to visitors from morning
to evening during scheduled hours.
SAJJAN NIWAS GARDEN
(Gulab Bagh)
Gulab Bagh is the biggest garden in the city has a large
collection of various species of Indian plants and herbs.
Sajjan-Niwas garden, covering about a-100-acre-area and
having plentiful verdure, was laid out by Maharana Sajjan
Singh (1859-74). It has electrically lit and well planned
tarred roads, well maintained spacious lawns, a good museum,
a library (containing rarest and valuable paintings, manuscripts
and books of historical importance). main water pumping
station and water reservoir of the recently laid out comprehensive
water supply scheme are also here.
The garden, apart from its commercial value, is actually
a Zoological & Botanical garden with Wild Life Park
in it. The administration has protected and revitalized
this garden gradually. A visit to this spacious garden
and various places in it will soothe the soul and enrich
the mind of visitors.
NEHRU GARDEN
Nehru garden is beautifully developed by PWd
and is located in the island of Fateh sagar Lake. Boating
facility is available to get in the park.
MANIKYA LAL VERMA GARDEN, Machala Magra
The Manikya Lal Verma Garden, at Dudh Talai,
carved out of a rugged rock at an attractive eminence
is on the Fateh Sagar Drive. It is permeated with inviting
atmosphere to provide passers- by with a soothing halt
and a viewsome change from the monotonous expansion of
water of the lake in front.
The grandeur of this garden lies in its wall maintained
smallness. A peep from the eminence at the vast sheet
of water reflected by mountains, gives a panoramic view
of Nature's beauty and the sinking sun blessing the parting
evening with its golden hand' which appear quivering through
the ripplets of the gloomy lake. This park is developed
by Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) Udaipur.
DEENDAYAL UPADHYAY GARDEN
It is another beautiful garden developed around
the Doodhtalai
by Urban Improvement Trust (UIT) Udaipur, the local development
authority. Both the hill gardens are well maintained and
give the terrace view of lakes and natural beauty. On
the other hand it is the Sunset point. Behind the long
range of Arravallis the sun sets in another hemisphere.
The scene over the lakes gives new thoughts to poets,
authors and inspiration to lovers. The musical fountain
in Deendayal Upadhyay garden attracts tourists and local
residents.
MOTI MAGRI
The Pearl Hill covers the eastern coastal area of Fateh
Sagar. Well-maintained rock garden with the monuments
of Maharana Pratap and his patriot colleagues cannot be
missed. The statue of Maharana Pratap mounted on his beloved
horse Chetak creates the scene of the battle of Haldi
Ghati in mind.
Other Gardens to visit
Rajiv Gandhi Park, Rani Road (Under construction)
UIT Wolkem Park, Near Swaroop Sagar
Sanjay Gandhi Garden, Rani Road
Nehru Bal Udhyan, Town Hall
Aravalli Vatika
Guru Govind Singh Park
Mohta Park (For small public meetings and get-together)