Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh – ecoheritage.cpreec.org

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is situated at a distance of 10 km from Jaipur city and lies on Jaipur-Agra highway. This royal garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1728 for his second queen from Sisodia clan.

Sisodia Rani Garden is adorned with beautiful wall paintings of Radha-Krishna love story. The paintings on the wall and the narrative details truly represent eternal love and befits the essence of this garden which itself is a symbol of love.

This lush green royal garden is replete with flowerbeds, foliage, beautiful water fountains, pavilions, galleries, iridescent water channels and murals. It is said that in the olden days, the garden served as an ideal getaway for the Queen. Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is multi-tiered and makes an interesting tourist spot. Additionally, the garden breathes life to the desert soil of Jaipur.

The layout of this royal garden is a beautiful mix of traditional Indian designs and Mughal style. One can see traditional Indian designs, such as the use of pavilions and spires, in the garden. The walls are decked with beautiful paintings of the eternal lovers, Radha and Krishna. The flowerbeds, fountains and water channel running through the garden and merging at the centre are quite symbolic of Mughal style. There are natural springs and shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Hanuman in the vicinity of this royal garden.