PARKS& GARDENS
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh
On the Agra road. Terraced gardens planted by Maaji
Chundawat Sisodia in 1774. There is also a fine palace consisting of a hall
flanked by a verandah, galleries, gardens and bathing ponds.
Vidyadhadi Ka Bagh
On
the Agra road. Maharaja Sawai Singh II had this park built in memory of the
architect of Jaipur and named it after him. The park encompasses gardens and
fountains.
Ram
Niwas Bagh
j
L Nehru Marg. Built by the royal family, surrounding the Albert Hall
Archaeological Museum.
AT A DISTANCE
Ramgarh lake
33 km. Created by stemming the river
Banganga; the city
of Jaipur draws its supply of water through this 15.5 sq. km. lake. Besides, it
is an idyllic spot for picnics and angling.
Samod
45 km. Ancient royal retreat, notable for its wall
paintings and glass work in the Durbar Hall.
Tonk
100
km. Ancient royal mansion. Tonk is famous for its paintings of pure gold and
glasswork. Nearby is the Arabic/Persian Museum of manuscripts and calligraphy.
Ajmer
130
km. Known for the Dargah of Moinuddin Chisti and its academic complex. Also
popular for the Fort of Taragarh and the Adhai - din - ka Jhonpra that was built
in just two - and - a - half days.
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