This PowerPoint presentation is a captivating exploration of India's most renowned gardens. With vivid imagery and rich historical context, it unveils the timeless beauty and cultural significance of these horticultural wonders. From the Mughal-inspired paradise gardens to the meticulously landscaped botanical gems, each slide is a visual and informational treat, offering a virtual tour of India's diverse and celebrated garden heritage.

1. Famous Gardens of India
SAM HIGGINBOTTOM
UNIVERSITY OF
AGRICULTURE,
TECHNOLOGY AND
SCIENCES
Topic:-
ASSIGNMENT

2. Subject :- Landscaping
Code :- Hort-605
Submitted by :-
Name :- Chetna
Course :- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Section :- A
Semester :- 4th

3. 1. Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar
• Shalimar Bagh is a Mughal garden in Srinagar, linked through a channel to the northeast
of Dal Lake, on its right bank located on the outskirts of Srinagar city in Jammu and
Kashmir, India. Its other names are Shalimar Garden, Shalimar Bagh, Farah Baksh and
Faiz Baksh.
• The Shalimar Gardens were laid out as a Persian paradise
The garden was intended to create a representation of an
earthly utopia in which humans co-exist in perfect harmony
with all elements of nature.
• It was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Noor
Jahan, in 1619. The Bagh is considered the high point of
Mughal horticulture.It is now a public park.This time it’s also
called as crown of Srinagar.
• The black pavilion built during the early part of Jahangir’s.
reign (1569–1627), in the top terrace of the Shalimar Bagh,
has the famous inscription in Persian, which says:
Agar Firdaus bar rōy-e zamin ast, hamin ast-o hamin ast-o
hamin ast.
• It means:
“If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is
here.”

4. • This garden built on a flat land on a
square plan with four radiating arms
from a central location as the water
source.
• Modifications involved the main
channel running through the garden
axially from top to the lowest point. It
runs through three terraces.
• The first terrace is a public garden or
the outer garden ending in the Diwan-
e-Aam. The second terrace garden
along the axial canal, slightly broader,
has two shallow terraces. In the third
terrace, the axial water channel flows
through the Zenana garden, which is
flanked by the Diwan-e-Khas and
chinar trees.
• This layout left out the radial arm
and the shape became rectangular.

5. 2. The Nishat Bagh, Srinagar
• The Nishat Bagh is a 12 terraced garden located near Srinagar's famous Dal Lake. It
is the second-largest Mughal garden in Kashmir after Shalimar BaghPopularly
known as "Garden of Bliss",it has a splendid Mughal central water channel with
several fountains, which is surrounded by tall Chinar tree. Nishat Bagh was
designed and built in 1633 by Asif Khan, the elder brother of Nur Jehan.
• Even though the layout of Nishat Bagh was based on the basic conceptual model of
the Persian gardens, it had to be remodelled to fit the topographic and water source
conditions at the site chosen in the Kashmir valley.
• The plan with a rectangular layout with east-west length of 548 metres (1,798 ft) and
width of338 metres (1,109 ft) was adopted.
• Nishat Bagh as laid out now is a broad cascade of terraces lined with avenues of
chinar and cypress trees, which starts from the lakeshore and reaches up to an
artificial facade at the hill end.
• There are, however, some similarities with the Shalimar Bagh, such as the polished
stone channel and terraces. The source of water supply to the two gardens is the
same.

6. • Rising from the edge of the Dal Lake,
it has twelve 12 terraces representing
twelve Zodiacal signs.
• The central canal, which runs through
the garden from the top end,is 4metres
(13 ft) wide and has a water depth of
20 centimetres (7.9 in).
• Water flows down in a cascade from
the top to the first terrace at the road
level, which could be also approached
from the Dal Lake through a shikara
ride.
In recent years, the lowest terrace has
merged with the approach road. A
spring called the Gopi Thirst provides
clear water supply to the gardens.

7. 3.Lalbagh botanical garden, Banglore
• Lalbagh Botanical Garden is located in Southern Bengaluru and is one of the prime
most tourist attractions in India.
• It is very famous for its glasshouse and the foundation stone of the glasshouse is
modeled after London’s Crystal Place. The credit of the designing the foundation
stone goes to John Cameron, who was superintendent of Lalbagh then in the year
1898.
• It is also famous for its two annual flower
shows on Republic Day and Independence
Day, January 26 and August 15
respectively. These shows attract footfall
from all over the world.
• In addition to being rich in foliage, this
garden also houses a number of birds such
as Myna, Parakeets, Crows, Brahminy Kite,
Pond Heron, Common Egret and Purple
Moor Hen.
• It is also a home to an aquarium and a lake.

8. • Lal Bagh covers an area 240 acres in the heart of the city and has nearly
1,854 species of plants. It was commissioned by Hyder Ali in 1760 and
completed by his son Tipu Sultan. The garden features rare plants of French,
Persian and Afghani origin and has attained the status of a Government
Botanical Garden. The Lal Bagh Rock which is over 3000 million years old is
found here and is a major tourist attraction.
• Another wonderful that can be
credited to the Mogul architecture
is its well-sorted and well-planned
irrigation system. This
aesthetically planned garden has
such irrigation and
watering system in place since
then that water reaches every
pool, pond, fountain, flowerbeds
and lawns.

9. 4. Botanical garden, Ooty
• Ooty Botanical Gardens lie on the lower slopes of the Doddabetta peak, the
Government Botanical Garden is a splendid garden in Udhagamandalam, near
Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu.
• It was laid out in 1897 by the Marquis of Tweedale and is spread over 55 acres.
Lush green, well maintained lawns, rare trees species (like the cork tree which is
probably the only such tree in India, the paper bark tree and the monkey puzzle
tree-monkeys cannot climb this tree), a 20 million year old fossilized tree, an
Italian-style garden bordering a clear pool, a vast variety of flowering bushes and
plants in myriad hues(exotic and ornamental),fern house with a vast range of ferns
and orchids, are some of the many highlights of this garden.
• The Gardens consist of several lawns with
flowering plants, ponds with lilies, beds of
flowers and ferns laid out in an Italian.
style, several plots of flowering plants, a.
variety of medicinal plants.

10. • The Garden is also famous for the Toda hill called the Toda mund. This place gives
the visitors an insight into the lives of the original tribes of Ooty called the Todas.
• The area of the arboretum is 1.58 ha which was established during the year 1992 and
maintained by Department of Horticulture with Hill Area Development Programme
funds and it is situated near the lake, Udhagai. It was established with an aim of
conserving native and indigenous trees.
• The first Flower Show was organised in
the year 1896 by the Chairman of Nilgiris
Agri-Horticultural
Society,Mr.J.H.Tremenhere, the then
Collector of Nilgiris.
• The flower show is held for two days.
About 250 exhibitors participate in
different categories on the day of flower
show.
• The Floral decorations, Indian and
Japanese flower arrangements, Vegetable
carving, Flower Rangoli, Bonsai etc., are
the major attractions during the show

11. 5. Botanical garden, Kolkata
• The official name of the Garden during the Company's rule was 'The Hon'ble
Company's Botanic Garden, Calcutta', subsequently, it was renamed 'The Royal
Botanic Garden, Calcutta' in the early 1860s. At present, it is officially called
'Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah', but is known generally as the 'Calcutta Botanic
Garden' in India and abroad.
• The gardens were originally founded in
1786 by Colonel Kyd, containing about
12,000 living plants and over two and
half million dried plant specimens in the
herbarium collected from all over the
world.This is the oldest of all the
Botanical Gardens in India. It was from
these gardens that the tea now grown in
Assam and Darjeeling was first
Bdeveloped.
• It is most famous for the Great Banyan
Tree,which boasts of having the largest
canopy in the world.

12. • This ethereal ambience is ideal for fun,
fiesta and frolics.There is a serpentine
lake where boating is possible.Botanics
posseses a priceless collection of books
in its library.
• Trees of the rarest kinds, from Nepal,
Brazil, Penang, Java and Sumatra can
be found here. There are towering
Mahogany trees, an avenue of Cuban
Palms and an Orchid House. Mango
and Tamarind trees shade the grassy
lawns.

13. 6. Rock garden, Chandigarh
• The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also
known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand Saini,a government
official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957.
• The Rock Garden is a massive
open-air exhibition hall that
displays sculptures made from
urban and industrial wastes that
have been designed and executed
by Nek Chand
• It is located between the famous
Sukhna Lake and the Capitol
Building.
• It has a total of about 5,000 statues
within it bound and is a true
example of 'Best From Waste'.

14. • This massive 40-acre garden is a colourful
mosaic of art pieces and sculptures. The Rock
garden was built in the year 1957 by officer Nek
Chand single-handedly in his spare time and has
become a long- standing symbol of imagination
and novelty in the city.
• The exhibition area of Rock Garden is divided into
three different phases that have different types of
installations and embellishments in them. Each
phase deals with a different type of installations and
walking through them is a true delight.
• There is also a Dolls Museum inside
Rock Garden. The museum
comprises 200 rag dolls made from
waste cloth. These dolls were
made by Nek Chand in the 1970s.

15. 7. Rock garden, Darjeeling
• Rock Garden is an exquisite picnic spot
terraced with natural fall known as Chunnu
summer fall, located 10 km away from
Darjeeling.
• It is also known as Barbotey Rock Garden
which is surrounded by beautiful hill stream
along with the slope covered with fascinating
flower gardens and sitting arrangements at
various level.
• It is a showpiece meant to lure people to
Darjeeling after political agitations disrupted
tourism in the 1980s.
• It is considered one of the most preferred
visiting destinations for nature lovers
travelling to Darjeeling.

16. • The garden is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Darjeeling. While proceeding
from the town along Hill Cart Road, one has to turn right, well before
reaching Ghum. The road descends rapidly into the valley. With sharp bends all
the way there are scenic views at many points. Tea gardens dot the hill slopes.
• The garden offers a beautiful view of a hill stream cascading over rocks along
the slope, done up with flower gardens and sitting spaces at different levels.

17. 8. Brindavan Garden, Mysore
• The Brindavan Gardens, spread over 60 acres, is located at a distance of 21 km
away from Mysore. It lies adjoining the Krishnarajasagara Dam which is built
across the river Kaveri.
• The work on laying out this garden was started in the year 1927 and completed in
1932.
• It is Divided into two
parts, north and south,
boating facility offered
by the Karnataka State
Tourism Development
Corporation which
connects the two parts
along with a walkway
bridge.

18. • The garden is laid out in 3 terraces which contain water
fountains, Ficus trees, foliage plants such as Duranta
plumaria and Euphorbia and flowering plants
like Celosia, Marigold and bougainvillea.The garden is open to the public
and an entry-fee is charged. The garden also has topiary works (sculptures of
animals created by clipping shrubs), pergolas (shaded passageway covered
by creepers) and gazebos.The main attraction of the park is the musical
fountain in which bursts of water are synchronised to the music of songs.

19. 9. Rao Jodha desert Rock Park, Jodhpur
• Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, spreads over
72 hectares, near the historic Mehrangarh
Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The park
contains ecologically restored desert and
arid land vegetation.
• Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park was created in
2006 out of a large, rocky wasteland beside
the Mehrangarh Fort.
• The rocky ravines are densely populated with the indigenous flora of the Thar
desert, there are over 200 species of plants at this ecopark. The region was
established as the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park in 2006 but it was only in 2011
that the public could visit and explore it.It is one of the few places where the real
terrain and vegetation of Rajasthan can be witnessed in its natural environment.

20. • The rock formations, the crystal
formations, the natural canals, a wide
variety of other rocks, plant and
animal species which are specific to
this region can be seen.
• The Park, partly, was also established
for the architectural restoration of the
historical monuments in the region.
The ecological restoration involved
removing the expansive growth of an
alien plant called Baavlia and restoring
the local,rock-loving,desert vegetation.

21. 10. Pinjore garden, Panchkula
• Yadavindra Gardens, also known as Pinjore Gardens, is a historic 17th century
garden located in Pinjore city of Panchkula district in
the Indian state of Haryana. It is an example of the Mughal
Gardens architectural style, which was renovated by the Patiala Dynasty Sikh
Rulers.
• It was built in the foothills
of Himalayas as one of
the Mughal gardens summer
retreat for Aurangzeb
• It was built during the early days
of Aurangzeb's rule but the
accurate date is not known. Since
the time of
Shahjahan, mughals reserved the
pavilions with Balustered columns
supporting the cusped arches only
for the use of emperor and his
immediate family

22. • Pinjore Gardens are a good illustration of
terrace gardens in India. During Baisakhi,
between April and June, the Garden serves as
the venue of the annual Mango Festival. It
doesn't just have a vast expanse of beautiful
flora but also houses a mini zoo, an area
dedicated to historic places, a serene Japanese
garden,a splendid nursery and some areas that
serve as picnic spots.
• The best time to explore the
gardens is in the evening time
as the entire garden is lit up
after sunset in such a way that
the ambience of the garden
changes completely.

23. 11. Hanging garden, Mumbai
• The Hanging Gardens, in Mumbai, also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens,
are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill.
• It overlooks the stunning Arabian Sea and was built in 1880 by Mr. Ulhas
Ghapokar. The stunning gardens are dedicated to Barrister Pherozeshah Mehta.
• The garden has impeccable animal shaped hedges and lush green vegetation
along with a serene bird's eye view of the Arabian Sea.
• When seen from the air, the walkway
inside the park (Hanging Gardens Path),
spell out the letters PMG (Pherozeshah
Mehta Gardens) in cursive.

24. • Constructed on a water
reservoir, the garden provides
fresh drinking water to the
local habitants. The beautiful
flower clock situated in the
garden is a major part of the
charm of the Hanging Garden.
• The garden is an apt place
for early morning jogs and
yoga. The garden is a
tranquil getaway from the
daily hustle-bustle of the
city for some peace of
minds.

25. 12. Mugal garden, Delhi
• Spread over a vast expanse of 15 acres, Mughal Gardens has often been portrayed,
and deservedly so, as the soul of the Presidential Palace. The Mughal Gardens
draw its inspiration from the Mughal Gardens of Jammu and Kashmir, the gardens
around the Taj Mahal and even miniature paintings of India and Persia.
• Sir Edwin Lutyens had
finalized the designs of the
Mughal Gardens as early as
1917, however, it was only
during the year 1928-1929
that plantings were done.
His collaborator for the
gardens was Director of
Horticulture, William
Mustoe.

26. • Apart from roses, tulips, Asiatic lilies,
daffodils, hyacinth and other seasonal
flowers beautify the gardens of
Rashtrapati Bhavan. There are more
than seventy varieties of seasonal
flowers including exotic bulbous and
winter flowering plants. The garden
also grows 60 of the 101 known types
of bougainvilleas.
• Besides, the complex houses four
water tanks, with sparkling water
fountains coming out of lotus
bases made of red sandstone. This
wonderful example of nature’s
majestic beauty is open to the
public for a specified duration in
the month of February and March
at the time of the festival of
Udyanotsav.

27. 13. Lodhi garden, Delhi
• Located near the Safdarjung tomb and Khan Market of Delhi, the Lodhi Garden
is a luscious garden that houses the tombs of Sayyid ruler Mohammed Shah and
Lodhi king Sikandar Lodhi. The construction of this great work of architecture
took place under the Lodhi reign sometime in the 15th century.
• In the middle of the gardens is the Bara
Gumbad ("Big Dome"), it consists of a
large rubble-construct dome and is not a
tomb but was constructed as a gateway
to either the attached three domed
masjid (mosque) or a large walled
enclosure.
• The tomb of Mohammed Shah is visible
from the road, and is the earliest
structure in the gardens. It is a good
example of a combination of the Hindu
and Islamic styles of architecture. The
Hindu features include eight chhatris,
each of them capped by a lotus finial
with a decorative band around the base;

28. • Lodhi Garden was once known as
'Lady Willingdon Park', but was
renamed after India gained indepen-
-dence from the British.
• The contrast of sombre mausoleums
against the lush greenery of the
gardens makes it a favourite among
tourists and locals alike.
• Along with being an architectural site, it
has also become a hub of morning and
evening exercise routine for people living
nearby.

29. 14. Tulip garden, Srinagar
• Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, previously Model Floriculture Center, is
a tulip garden in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.It is the largest tulip garden
inAsia spread over an area of about 30 hectares.
• The garden is built
on a sloping ground
in a terraced fashion
consisting of seven
terraces. Apart from
tulips, many other
species of flowers -
hyacinths, daffodils
and ranunculus have
been added as well.

30. • The Tulip Festival held here is the
highlight which attracts tourists from
the world over.
• The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip
Garden is spread across seven terraces
and is built in a sloping ground fashion.
The Tulip Festival organised here is an
annual event arranged by
the Government of Jammu and Kashmir
during the onset of the spring season
(between March and May).
• The Tulip Garden is home to flowers
like roses, daffodils, hyacinths, iris
amongst 48 varieties of tulips.

31. 15. Company garden, Prayagraj
• Originally known as Alfred Park during
the British colonial era,Chandrashekhar
Azad Park is better knowas the Company
Garden. Located in George Town of
Prayagraj, this park was established in
1870 as a significant mark of the arrival
of Prince Alfred into the city. Company
Gardens was further renamed as the
Chandrashekar Azad Park in 1931 after
the latter died as a martyr here.
• In 1870 old cantonments were transform
into a park when, after the Rebellion of
1857, new areas were developed.

32. • The park is situated in the
neighborhood of Georgetown and
is surrounded
by Tagoretown, Civil Lines and
the University of Allahabad.
• The biggest local park, Company Gardens
is a 133-acred green space open for walks,
jogs and picnicking. The park houses also
massive statuettes of George V and
Victoria in the centre of the garden.

33. 16. Lumbini garden, Banglore
• Lumbini Gardens is a public park on the banks of the Nagawara Lake in Bangalore,
Karnataka named after Lumbini of Nepal. It is dedicated to Lord Budhha. Although
the garden is mainly a national park, it is a treat to the eyes with its serene
landscapes and lots of greenery.
• Located near the Nagwara lake, the
Lumbini garden is one of its kind garden
attraction of Banglore. The garden garners
plenty of visitors every day of the week.
The beautiful, serene environment of the
lake hosts the visitors with mesmerising
view and activities that people come to
enjoy with their loved ones. The Lumbini
Gardens is a very beautiful kid's park and
has a boating club which the visitors enjoy
very much. Apart from all these the garden
has beautiful fountains and a stretch of 1.5
km to walk through with a view of the lake
and gorgeous greenery on the other side.

34. •The garden also houses some beautiful statues and a host of rare plants. At night, the
garden is illuminated with various lights which is a pleasure to see. And guess what?
That’s not all! The Lumbini garden is also known for the food stalls and famous
eateries nearby. Undoubtedly, Lumbini garden has made its place among the crowd’s
favourite weekend destinations.
•The Lumbini garden is located on Nagwara lake has a kids park, boating facility and
food stall inside. The only downside to the garden is that the garden is not well
maintained and the lake doesn't look clean either.

35. 17. Mehtab bagh, Agra
• Located just north to the glorious wonder called the Taj Mahal and overlooking the
Agra Fort and Yamuna river on the opposite side, Mehtab Bagh is one of the last
Mughal gardens and one of the most scenic spots in Agra. Perfectly quadrilateral in
shape and colloquially known as the Moonlight garden, the stunning Mehtab Bagh is
the last one of the eleven similar Mughal- built garden complexes along the Yamuna
bank. Laid out in just the right symmetry and perfectly aligned with the gardens of
Taj Mahal, the garden provides a picture-perfect view of the Taj from the fountain at
the front of the entrance gate. Mehtab Bagh is a popular sunset spot among the
photography fanatics and nature enthusiasts.

36. • Initially built in 1530 by the Mughal
Emperor Babur, the striking Mehtab Bagh
fell into disrepair until Shah Jahan
identified it as the perfect viewing spot for
the Taj Mahal and stepped up to soak in
its beauty. It was then removed from the
floodplains and stack of filth and
converted into a “moonlit pleasure
garden” in the Persian - style layout with
plastered pavilions elevated
walkways, ornamental fountains and
• The splendid Mehtab Bagh has four sandstone towers, one each at the corner with a
huge octagonal tank right in the centre. It is believed that Shah Jahan especially got
the bagh designed for his personal interests so he could come up here and admire the
infinite beauty of his favourite piece of art. On the moonlit nights,the clear reflection
of the wondrous Taj Mahal in the waters of the park is a sight beyond description.
Mehtabh Bagh is now a horticulture delight with scores of vibrantly blooming floral
plants and medicinal herbs, besides the umpteen fruit trees, which add to the beauty
of the park.

37. • Mehtab Bagh reflects typical
Mughal style of architecture, with
a four garden layout, square in
shape and measuring 300 metres
on each sideThe garden compound
is constructed with red sandstone,
brick and lime plaster. Two major
elements of the garden include the
octagonal domed tower made of
red sandstone inside the garden
and the large octagonal pond
located towards the southern side.
The pond's beauty lies in the
fact that it displays the reflection
of Taj Mahal on it.

38. 18. Rose Garden, Chandigarh.
• Located in sector 16 of Chandigarh, Rose Garden is a blooming exhibit that
showcases around 825 varieties of flowers and 32,500 varieties of trees and
medicinal shrubs. Rose Garden in Chadigarh, also known as Zakir Hussain
Rose Garden after the former president of India, is spread over 30 acres and
is decked up with an exquisite variety of flowers making it quite popular
among tourists and nature enthusiasts. It is the largest garden of its kind in
Asia and was built in the year 1967 under the guidance of the First Chief
Commissioner, MS Randhawa.
• The trees and medicinal plants are, in fact, the garden's most noteworthy
features. Neatly planted in a systematic way by expert gardeners, it serves as
a perfect place to peacefully stroll about and relax. The Rose Garden is a
sight to behold when the flowers are in their full bloom in the months of
February and March. The beauty of this garden is only enhanced by the
presence of the misty mountains in the background and a gorgeous fountain
that is aglow with colorful lights in the evening. With its relaxing
environment and verdant beauty, Rose Garden is one of the most popular
tourist attractions in the city of Chandigarh.

39. • Spread across a vast area of over 30 acres, Rose Garden is one of the Asia's
largest Rose garden. It has several entrances and a parking facility as well. It
is adorned with long stretches of green grass to walk on and several benches
placed under the trees for relaxing in the shade. Long stretches and curved
paths are all over the park for joggers or those exercising. A small lake-like
structure along with a colorful fountain is also present in the garden where
you can relax and unwind or do a bit of bird watching. You can also find
some food stalls installed outside the garden.

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