Saheliyon ki Bari
Saheliyon ki Bari is the most famous park in Udaipur. The beauty of Saheliyon ki Bari is unparalleled. The literal meaning of it is the “garden of maids”. The garden was built for the ladies of the royal families and their maids of honour. This place will give you an experience of what life looked like, especially for women, in the medieval period. You can get a chance to create the scene of women relaxing and enjoying in this garden which was exclusively made for women. The natural beauty and architecture will leave you awestruck. It is an iconic garden and easily the most popular tourist destination. Your trip is incomplete if you do not visit it.
Royal Entertainment Zone
The architecture of Udaipur and entire Mewar is unique. The beautiful palaces and the buildings meant for the royal house were given different shapes and forms throughout the history. Every ruler made his addition to the architectural heritage. Saheliyon ki Bari was the addition made by Rana Sangram Singh II who ruled from 1710 to 1734. The garden was built as a recreational spot for Queen and her maids.
Saheliyon ki Bari is near to Lake Fateh Sagar. Previously there were a lot of different gardens around the beautiful Fateh Sagar which were later merged into one garden which was named as Saheliyon ki Bari. It is an architectural gem since it incorporates the Mughal architecture with the Rajputana architecture. This fusion results into an architectural masterpiece. Some of the Mughal architectural features in Saheliyon ki Bari are: Multi-foliated arch with thirteen foliation, Arch netting and Carvings of wine bottles executed on the stucco as a surface decoration.
Rana Sangram Singh II also incorporated the four-quartered garden (chaharbagh) in Saheliyon ki Bari which was a pleasure garden which completed the adoption of Mughal layout of structures developed under the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan.
Along with the Rajputana and the Mughal influence the place also has a colonial influence as well. Maharana Bhopal Singh made new additions to the garden in the form of rain fountains which were imported from Britain. You will find beautiful marble sculptures of birds and elephants. There is also a museum and a beautiful Lotus Pool. With the luscious green gardens, the architecture, sculptures, the lotus pool and the fountains the place looks majestic.
Witness the Royal Leisure Time
Entry Fees
- Indian Citizen: INR 10
- Foreign Citizen: INR 50
- Students (in a group): INR 5
Entry Timings
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Ideal Time to Visit
Although it is always breathtaking, you might still find that September to early April is the perfect time to visit the garden. Early morning or evening hours are ideally suited to enjoy the natural wonder of this royal recreational spot.
What to wear
To experience the life of the royals it will be perfectly fine for you to dress up as a queen or king while you spend your leisure time in the picture perfect garden. On a serious note, you can go with casuals and comfortable shoes to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this royal garden.
Things to do
One can spend long hours walking around the garden exploring natural beauty. You can get to know about different varieties of colourful flowers. You can visit and buy a souvenir from art & craft shops located nearby.
Nearby Locations
Enjoy street food at Sukhadia Circle to satisfy your taste buds.
Special Attraction
Don’t forget to get clicked in traditional Rajasthani Costume. You can wear a colorful Rajasthani outfit available with local photographers at the park. An ideal location for a perfect photoshoot with a traditional touch for memories to cherish for life.
