The most beautiful gardens in India
Times of IndiaTimes Travel Editor/SIGHTSEEING, INDIA/ Updated : Feb 19, 2015, 11:02 IST
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From grand Mughal-style terrace lawns to botanical gardens with diverse flora, there are countless beautiful gardens in India. With their vast grassy expanses, colourful flower beds and well-kept ponds and fountains, these magnifi … Read more
From grand Mughal-style terrace lawns to botanical gardens with diverse flora, there are countless beautiful gardens in India. With their vast grassy expanses, colourful flower beds and well-kept ponds and fountains, these magnificent green spaces offer a refreshing outdoor excursion. Gardens have had a long history in India. Some such as Srinagar’s Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh are Mughal-style with a four-part layout divided into multiple terraces with fruit and flowering trees, narrow canals, pools and fountains. Others such as Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park were set up by the British and house a rich variety of indigenous and exotic plants. These gardens are perfect for a family outing with the kids, and also for anyone who loves nature. So pack your picnic basket, and get ready to laze in the sun and soak in the beauty of these gardens. Read less
From grand Mughal-style terrace lawns to botanical gardens with diverse flora, there are countless beautiful gardens in India. With their vast grassy expanses, colourful flower beds and well-kept ponds and fountains, these magnificent green spaces offer a refreshing outdoor excursion. Gardens have had a long history in India. Some such as Srinagar’s Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh are Mughal-style with a four-part layout divided into multiple terraces with fruit and flowering trees, narrow canals, pools and fountains. Others such as Bengaluru’s Cubbon Park were set up by the British and house a rich variety of indigenous and exotic plants. These gardens are perfect for a family outing with the kids, and also for anyone who loves nature. So pack your picnic basket, and get ready to laze in the sun and soak in the beauty of these gardens.
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