Introduction

Gulab Bagh (Rose Garden) or Sajjan Niwas Garden is the largest garden in Rajasthan, on the banks of Lake Pichola at Lake Palace Road. Built in the 1850s by Maharana Sajjan Singh, this lovely rose garden is sprawled across 100 acres of land. Look out for its variety of roses, and the arrangement of flower beds. This peaceful garden is a virtual forest of flowers with unusual rose beds, palm trees, orchids and acres of lush lawns. Gulab Bagh is a favorite haunt of the locals especially on weekends owing to the greenery it affords and the toy train within the garden premises. Kids especially love this place because of the small in-site zoo home to an array of wildlife such as chinkara, leopards, tigers, gazelle and some exotic birds among others. In addition to this, the place has a library housing a collection of handwritten manuscripts and books dating back to the early medieval period. Also browse the Victoria Hall Museum for its impressive collection of antiques, curios, objects of daily use in the royal household and other interesting relics. A visit to Gulab Bagh can well be clubbed with a tour of Lake Pichola and the palaces. Toy train fare is Rs. 20 for adults and Rs. 10 for children.

Special Attributes

The garden has unusual rose beds and is the largest in Rajasthan.

Nuisance

The site is very peaceful and free of irritants.

Dressing restrictions

There is no dress restriction, you can wear anything you are comfortable in. However, it is better to avoid wearing revealing/short clothes.

Connectivity

You can easily reach the garden from the city centre by taking a local bus, rickshaw, tonga or taxi.

Enjoyed by

Families especially Kids, Backpackers, Senior Citizens

Exposure

You will mostly be under a bright sun, so don’t forget to carry your sunshades, sunscreen lotion and a bottle of drinking water.

Avoidable Season

April, May, June, July, August, September

Facilities

The place has a library and museum as well housing books and relics from the early medieval period.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

Keep a couple of hours in hand to explore this beautiful garden.

Type of site

Rose garden