Jawahar Circle

Considered to be Asia’s largest circular park, Jawahar Circle is a haven of greenery in the city of Jaipur. The circular park is bordered by a rose garden, which is spectacular to behold. Offering a number of paths for jogging, the park is an ideal place to relax during the evening. The park was created by the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) in 2009.

 

Jawahar Circle

Kanak Vrindavan

This landscaped garden is located at the foothills of Nahargarh on the way to Amber Fort. It houses an intricately carved temple, marble columns and lattices, making it an ideal location to spend a day in. It is a great spot for sightseeing, photography and relaxing. One can also spot a variety of birds here like neel kanth, spotted dove and kingfisher. The garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and is said to be emulated after a mythological garden where Lord Krishna used to play. This was meant as the king's recreational retreat. One can also find a spiritual spot here where several rivers meet. The water is considered holy here and a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu has been built nearby.

 

Kanak Vrindavan

Ram Niwas Garden

Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in 1868, this historic garden is located at the heart of the city. The garden houses the Albert Hall Museum, a zoo, a bird park, the Ravindra Rang Manch theatre, an art gallery and an exhibition ground. People visit here for the garden's various picnic spots. It also appeals to birdwatchers as one can spot several species here.

Ram Niwas Garden

Vidyadhar Garden

Located close to Sisodia Garden, this is yet another beautiful garden named after Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the chief architect of Jaipur. The garden is planned according to the scripts of Shilpa Shastra. Its amazing artwork done on roofs of galleries, pavilions and lush greenery are definitely a sight for sore eyes. The garden lies in the midst of hills and presents a picturesque view. The walls are also noteworthy as they are decorated with lattice and mirror artwork. The garden also boasts images and scenes from the life of Lord Krishna. One can often find peacocks prancing about it the beautiful garden.

Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden

Located 8 km from Jaipur, the Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II for his queen Sisodia, a princess of Udaipur, in 1728. He gifted the garden to the queen to spend her idol time in. Laid out in a blend of Mughal and Indian styles, it is a multi-tiered garden with built-in waterways, fountains and pavilions. While the spires and the pavilions have been crafted in Indian style, the flowerbeds, fountains and water channels reflect Mughal style. A natural spring and small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Vishnu are also worth visiting. The garden overlooks the palace that houses paintings of hunting scenes and scenes from the legends of Lord Krishna and Radha.

Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden