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Saheliyon-ki-Bari
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Saheliyon-ki-Bari

Getting around: In central Udaipur, reachable by auto-rickshaw or taxi.
Hours: Open daily, roughly 9am to 7pm.

Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Garden of the Maidens) is an 18th-century garden built by Maharana Sangram Singh II for a group of royal ladies-in-waiting, featuring fountains, marble elephants, a lotus pool, and landscaped lawns. It's a relatively small, compact garden compared to some of Rajasthan's larger royal gardens, but its fountains, historically run without pumps using natural gravity-fed pressure, are a notable engineering detail.

It's an easy, quick stop given its central Udaipur location, offering a pleasant, shaded break from the city's busier sightseeing circuit.

Saheliyon-ki-Bari FAQs

What's the meaning behind the garden's name?

"Saheliyon-ki-Bari" translates to Garden of the Maidens, referring to its original purpose as a garden built for a group of royal ladies-in-waiting.

How do the fountains work?

Historically, they operated without electric pumps, relying instead on natural gravity-fed water pressure, an interesting engineering detail of the garden's design.

How long does a visit take?

30-45 minutes given the garden's compact size.

Is there an entry fee?

Yes, a modest entry fee applies.

Is it centrally located in Udaipur?

Yes, it's easily reached from most central Udaipur hotels and sightseeing areas.

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