Top 10 Best Gardens Of India

The best gardens of India are spread across the length and breath of the country. In the extreme North, we have the Shalimar Gardens., and in the South, there is the legendary Brindavan garden to match its beauty. We have the Lloyd Botanical Garden in the mountains of Darjeeling and the plains in Chandigarh nestle the lovely Pinjore Gardens.

Most of the Indian gardens owe their splendour to the Kings of India. The monarchs of the Princely states were the connoisseurs of the best gardens of India. For example, Shalimar garden, named first among the best gardens of India was a patronised by King Hari Singh of Kashmir. The Mughals also had an excellent taste for plants, especially flowering plants.

Most of the Indian gardens in Delhi and surrounding areas have been patronised by the Mughals. The Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the honourable President of India is surrounded by a garden that is actually sculpted by the Mughals.

Here are some of the best gardens of India that you should certainly visit.

Shalimar Garden

The Shalimar Bagh or gardens is the crowing glory of Srinagar. It is known for its shady gulmohar trees and a fiesta of roses of all colours. It is a mortal sin to go to Kashmir and not visit the Shalimar gardens.

Brindavan Gardens

The Brindavan gardens are in the royal city of Mysore in Karnataka. The design of this garden is definitely inspired by the Shalimar gardens. But now, it is known for its amazing light and sound show.

Pinjore Gardens

The Pinjore gardens near Chandigarh is also an example of Mughal patronage to beauty. This garden was built during the reign of emperor Aurangzeb.

Mughal Garden

The green expanses around the Rashtrapati Bhavan are still called the Mughal gardens. Every successive President of India has added some personal touches to this garden. The current President Pratibha Patil takes keen interest in her garden too.

Lal Bagh Gardens

Lal Bagh is the best garden in Bangalore that is named as the Garden City of India. Bangalore is blessed with very good weather and thus every block corner has gardens here. But the Lal Bagh botanical gardens are exceptional in their volume and variety of flora.

Lloyds Botanical Garden

Nestled among the high mountains of Darjeeling is the pretty Lloyds Botanical garden. This garden is famous for having a large green house that has an astounding variety of plants. The hilly terrain gives an interesting texture to this garden.

Chashme Shahi Garden

Chashme Shahi is a garden that was created during the reign of Shah Jahan in Kashmir. The beauty of this garden is accentuated by the fact that overlooks the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Rock Gardens

The Rock Gardens of Chandigarh enjoy some repute worldwide. Not only the plants but the theme of 'best out of waste' gives this garden a great look. This is mainly a sculpture garden that is one of its kind.

Chambal Gardens

Just overlooking the Chambal river in the Himalayan mountains is the Chambal garden. This garden is house to the rarest plants of the Himalayan region.

Company Bagan

The Company Bagan in Kolkata is officially called the Indian Botanical garden. This garden is specially famous for a little lake that houses some vibrant water lilies.