Ajwa Garden, often referred to together with Ajwa Dam and Ajwa Nimeta, is a popular outing spot located a short drive outside Vadodara. The landscaped garden, inspired by the Brindavan Gardens of Mysuru, features long fountain lines, evening lighting and musical fountain shows on select days, creating a festive ambience for families and couples. The garden overlooks the Ajwa reservoir, giving visitors views of the expansive water body and its long dam embankment. Open lawns, walking paths and seating areas make it suitable for picnics and relaxed evening strolls. Nearby, water parks and resorts have grown around the area, turning Ajwa into a wider leisure zone for city residents. For visitors to Vadodara, Ajwa offers a break from the urban core, combining fresh air, lake views and light entertainment in one half-day excursion.
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History & highlights
Ajwa Dam, forming the Sayaji Sarovar reservoir, was built in the early 20th century on the Vishwamitri River under Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III to secure a reliable water supply for Baroda. The earth-fill dam, about 5 km long with 62 gates, was designed with capacity far exceeding the then population, reflecting the ruler’s forward planning. Over time, the area around the dam evolved into a recreational zone, with Ajwa Garden developed as a public garden featuring illuminated and musical fountains. In recent years parts of the original garden experience have been integrated into newer resort facilities, but Ajwa remains closely associated with Vadodara’s water history and weekend leisure culture.
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