India has a lot to offer. From forts, museums, palaces to places of worship, you can find it all. Another addition to the list is the number of gardens and the different types India has, each being very unique from the other. From gardens that were made during the past to the new aged types of gardens, you can witness all. Below is a list of the top 6 unique gardens in India that you can visit on your next travel journey.
With an expanse of 60 acres, Brindavan Gardens is located in the Mandya district of Karnataka. Brindavan Garden is symmetrical three-terraced garden with a lot of attractions. The water fountains, flowering plants, and ficus trees are so beautifully kept. The garden is surrounded by animal structures created by trimming the plants. They even have a fruit orchard which is spread at 75 acres including two horticultural farms.
The largest tulip garden of India, this mesmerizing place has a variety of 70 types of tulips and roses overlooking Dal Lake. Spread over 30 hectares, this garden has 7 terraces which consist of different types of flowers like daffodils, ranunculus, and hyacinth. As part of the Jammu and Kashmir tourism, there is an annual Tulip celebration that helps to showcase the different types of tulips during the spring season.
Located in the Malabar Hill of Financial Capital of India- Mumbai, Hanging Gardens was built 138 years ago. On your visit here you can see a lot of hedges in the shape of animals. Bustling during all times, the people of Mumbai come here for a stroll of to watch the mesmerizing sunset views of the Arabian Sea.
The Rock Garden in Chandigarh was made by Nek Chand Saini a governmental employee. The unique aspect of this garden is that it is made from discarded items and industrial and home waste. You can find, amphitheatres, man-made waterfalls and sculptures made from the waste of ceramics, bottles, glass etc.
The Botanical Garden of Ooty, was made in the year of 1848. It was constructed under the British rule by a Scottish gardener. Spread over 55 acres, the garden is divided into 6 parts, - Nurseries, Italian Garden, New Garden, Fountain Terrace and Conservatory and Lower Garden. It also have rare tree species like the cork tree, paperbark tree, and the monkey puzzle tree which monkeys cannot climb. It also has many rare plant species
One of the biggest urban gardens, Eco Park is spread over 480 acres and is located in Kolkata. A decade-old garden, the garden has many sections which include theme gardens and ecological zones. They also have a Chinese garden, bonsai garden, hist house, bamboo garden to name a few. There are many ecological zones in the park as well as activities like speed boating, rowing, and others.
Taking a walk in a garden is always a breath of fresh air. It helps you appreciate the beauty and at the same time, it helps you relax and rejuvenate. The above list of unique gardens across India should definitely be on your list when you visit these cities. All of them is located in the city centre, so the next time you make your hotel booking, ensure it is close to these gardens so, during times when you don’t want to explore much, you can just walk to these places and have a great time.
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