Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh Jaipur is quite famous for its beautiful forts and lakes, but how would you like to visit a beautiful lush green garden in the capital of Rajasthan? Seeing a green patch in the midst of barren dry land, one cannot help but be surprised at the contrast and this is exactly how one feels as one looks at the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh in Jaipur. The Sisodia Rani ka Bagh was built for Sawai Jai Singh's wife, Sisodia Queen who was from Udaipur. The garden is located on the Jaipur-Agra Road and is about 10 kms from Jaipur.

The Garden is laid out in the Mughal style and is a tiered multi-level garden, which has fountains, water channels and many painted pavilions.
The garden was the perfect place for the queen to enjoy the beautiful landscape, cool breeze and fresh air. Many say, the garden was built as a cure to the Queen's homesickness but some insist the Queen found the gardens to be the perfect place to escape Court intrigues. Regardless of the reason for its construction, one cannot deny the beauty and charm of this magnificent garden.

The reason the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh garden is so captivating is because it not only displays the skill of a human hand but also the beauty of nature that very often goes unappreciated. Its murals and paintings vividly depict the legends of Radha-Krishna and it has many scenes and murals that depict the frolicking Krishna in his youth and various hunting scenes. And of course, it has green grass, and various kinds of plants including many flowering and fragrant shrubs.

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Jaipur Travel PackagesThe garden may have been a summer retreat for the royalty and nobility in the 18th and 19th century but now we all can enjoy the refreshing air and fragrance of the garden. If you are a city-dweller then this is truly a feast for the eyes, since such greenery and clean surroundings are hard to find in the cities. So, if you badly need a break and want to visit the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh, then come to Jaipur in Rajasthan and check out the beauty of the garden with your own eyes. You can also check out the natural springs that lie on the way to Galta and pay your respects at the temples of Lord Vishnu, Hanuman and Shiva.

History of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh Jaipur
The Maharaja of Jaipur had 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 clan of Udaipur who are believed to be descendants of the Surya Dynasty and hence, called Suryavanshis. The Maharaja built the garden in 1728 and gifted it to his beloved wife for her to get away from the humdrums of the royal court politics and intrigues.

Architectural Layout of Sisodia Rani ka Bagh Jaipur
The architectural layout of the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is mostly influenced by the Charbagh style of the Mughal gardens. The 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 (specifically Babur) after they invaded India. The Charbagh is a native Persian style of quadrilateral or four- part garden divided by walking paths, sometimes lined by water beds that intersect at central point. The principle of the quadrilateral garden design is taken from mentions in the Qur’an where Charbagh is intercepted as gardens of Paradise.

The Mughals and the Kachwaha rulers of Amber had great political association as well as family relationships as one of the Kachwaha princesses was married to the Mughal emperor Akbar. The Kachwahas also fought many wars alongside the Mughals leading the armies. This is one of the reasons for most of the architecture of Amber and Jaipur having Mughal influence.

The spires and pavilions of the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh 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 entire garden. The murals on the walls of the palace are majorly based on the love stories and legends from the lives of Lord Krishna and his most beloved Radha. In addition to the murals of Radha and Krishna, the palace walls also have murals and paintings of hunting scenes.

How To Reach
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is well connected to Jaipur by roads and can be reached by local buses that ply from Jaipur to Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. You can also hire taxi or cab service from Jaipur to reach Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Jaipur city. Here, one can discover a tranquil atmosphere and pavilions adorned with romantic murals of Radha and Krishna. The garden, which was once known as sanctum of Queen Sisodia, can today be enjoyed by everybody who visits it.