Saheliyon ki Bari is a cool, green garden on the northern side of Udaipur, away from the dense maze of the old city. It’s laid out with lawns, marble pavilions, lotus pools, stone elephants and fountains that create a soft mist when working. Local families and tourists stroll here in the evenings, clicking photos among the arches and water jets. Compared to palaces and forts, the garden feels intimate and domestic – a space designed for leisure, conversation and escape from the harsh Rajasthani sun. There’s also a small museum with old photos and artefacts adding context to the site.
About this place
History & highlights
Saheliyon ki Bari – literally “Garden of the Companions/Maidens” – was built by Maharana Sangram Singh II in the 18th century as a retreat for the queen and her companions, according to local tradition. The story goes that when the princess married into Mewar, she brought with her a group of maids, and this garden was designed for their relaxation and privacy, away from palace protocol. Fountains were fed by an ingenious gravity-based water system linked to the nearby Fateh Sagar Lake. Over decades, the garden suffered from neglect and changing water management but has been restored as a heritage garden and a key tourist attraction, representing the softer, more domestic side of royal life in contrast to the militaristic hill forts.
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