Fountains
From stone birds.
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A royal garden in north Udaipur whose name means «Garden of the Maidens», built by Maharana Sangram Singh II between 1710 and 1734 for the forty-eight ladies-in-waiting who accompanied a princess, as a place to stroll and relax by Fateh Sagar Lake. It is known for its many fountains spouting from the mouths of stone and marble birds, its lotus pool and carved stone kiosks, marble elephants, lawns and shady trees, a green oasis in the dry lands of Rajasthan. There's a small museum with information on the region's history, and the fountains were originally driven by water pressure from the lake without pumps, a clever piece of engineering that impresses visitors. The entry fee is nominal, per visitor guides, and it opens daily from morning to evening. It's calm and family-friendly, best in the morning or late afternoon, and pairs well with nearby Fateh Sagar Lake.
From stone birds.
And kiosks.
By the pools.
North Udaipur, near Fateh Sagar Lake
Because Maharana Sangram Singh II built it for forty-eight ladies-in-waiting who accompanied a princess, as a place to stroll by the lake.
