India is one of the world’s oldest countries with a rich history that has contributed to a culture of beauty in architecture, art, landscape, and some of the world’s most fabulous and famous gardens. Far better known for its food, fabric and booming technologies business, as well as large numbers of individuals living in extreme poverty, India also boasts extraordinary, ancient gardens.
If you are keen to strategy a tour of the most stunning gardens in India, you could like to add these to your list.
The Indian Botanical Garden
The Indian Botanical Garden, the oldest and largest botanical garden in India, contains some of the rarest species of plants and perennials, which includes orchids, bamboo and water lilies. There are mango and tamarind trees, more than 100 varieties of palms and 1400 plus species of shrubs in green houses and conservatories on the grounds.
The Fantastic Banyan Tree, reportedly the oldest in the world, has been situated here for 250 years.
The Birla Planetorium, also discovered in these gardens, is the best place to view the stars.
* Best time to visit: December to January
* Gardens open: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
* Admission: No cost
Brindavan Gardens
A should-see garden with musical water fountains that alter colours in the evenings, the Brindavan Gardens are a favourite with tourists and locals alike. Built near the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam that offers thousands of gallons of water every day, spectacular water shows fill the gardens.
Brindavan Gardens are divided into four sections with exotic plants such as orchids, bougainvillaea, roses and cacti. One section contains the Children’s Park, where you can locate enjoyable rides and food courts serving Indian and Chinese cuisine.
The gardens house a government fruit orchard with far more than 75 acres of mango, lychee, avocado, and guava trees.
* Best time to pay a visit to: September to February
* Gardens open: January – September M – F 7:00 – 7:55 pm / 6.30 – 7.30 pm, October – February Sat. & Sun. 7:00 – 8:55 pm / 6:30 – 8:30 pm
* Admission: Rs 20
* Water shows: Spring only
* No videos allowed. There is a penalty.
The Mughal Gardens
The Mughal Gardens, a spectacular blend of Indian and British architecture, are located in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the home of the President of India. Six acres of flowers, shrubs and fountains combine with rich historical landmarks.
The gardens are divided into 3 sections: the Rectangular Garden with four water channels reflecting images of the house the Long Garden surrounded by 12-foot high walls with 250 species of roses and the Circular Garden, also known as the Butterfly Garden, with fragrant flowers that bloom all year.
The India Gate, a memorial that contains the names of all of the soldiers that fought during World War II, supplies an historical landmark.
* Best time to go to: Open only February to March to the public
* Gardens open: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
* Admission: Free
The Pinjore Gardens
The Pinjore Gardens are situated on 100 acres of land and feature an incredible variety of trees, shrubs and flowers. Channels filled with water fountains, adjacent walkways and the entire garden are illuminated at night. The gardens also house the Japanese Garden with exotic bonsai National Cactus Garden with over 1000 species of cacti and a mini zoo which is house to tigers, panthers and birds.
Other attractions include: the Jal Mahal Restaurant, which is built in a pool of water and Baoli, an ancient water well that’s inscribed with scriptures.
* Very best time to pay a visit to: December to March
* Gardens open: Summer 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Winter 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
* Admission: Free
The Rock Garden
The Rock Garden is a exclusive garden full of sculptures built from industrial waste like coal, glass, and china. Built by a road inspector, sculptures were truly built in the middle of the night since it was illegal in the beginning. The sculptures are scattered over 40 acres of wooded, grassy gardens that resemble a fairy-tale kingdom. Colourful sculptures of animals and individuals dot pathways leading to waterfalls and bridges, making a enjoyable place to experience a bit of whimsy.
* Very best time to go to: December to March end.
* Gardens open: Summer 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and three:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Winter 9:30 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 6: 00 pm
* Admission: Totally free
Garden tours can be organised through agencies such as Namaste Tours, Timeless Excursions, and Jetways Travels.