Umed Garden in Jodhpur

Umed Garden is located in Jodhpur city. It is developed by Raja Umed Singh and named after him. It is located within Jodhpur City limits. The garden is covered by Lush green lawns beautiful Roses and other seasonal flowers. The garden has 5 gates to enter from different directions. There is a Museum, towering Asoka trees, artistically designed fountains, a Library and a Zoo is also present in the garden.

Visitors can spend their time by resting in lawn watching the flowers and fountains, relishing their time with nature or visiting museum, library and zoo. The Garden is open during timings 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, the whole week. Visitors are advised to visit the garden in its opening hours. Visitors are allowed for 1-2 hours. The entry fee of garden is INR 30 for Indian citizens, INR 100 for International citizens and INR 10 for kids aged 5-11 years old.

History & Attractions of the Garden:
It was established by Maharaja Umaid Singh (1918-1947 A.D.) and covers an area of 82 acres. It has lush green lawns, huge Ashoka trees, roses and seasonal flowers, Sardar Government Museum, fountains, library and a Zoo. A ‘Walk-in Aviary’ was constructed in 1978 where one could see different types of birds, local, African and Australian parrots, Ducks, Rabbits etc. in their natural habitat. Large cages for Bears, Foxes, Deers, Lions, Leopard etc. have been provided.

Jodhpur Tourism

Jodhpur Tourism Popularly known as the “Blue City”, Jodhpur has a bluish landscape and is noted for its majestic Mehrangarh Fort. This is one of the most-visited tourist attractions of Jodhpur and is listed under the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Encircled with seven strong gates, Mehrangarh Fort showcases an antique collection of paintings, armours, palanquins, treasure, turbans and folk musical instruments. Jaswant Thada is another delight in Jodhpur. This white-marbled marvel is a memorial dedicated to Maharaja Jaswant Singh, built by his son in 1899. Jaswant Thada is a traditional cremation ground of Jodhpur rulers and is also a notable architectural landmark of Jodhpur.

Another epitome of inspiring architecture is Umaid Bhavan Palace, which has now turned into a five-star hotel by the Taj Group of Hotels and Resorts. Balsamand Lake and Kaylana Lake are amongst the most relaxing spots of the city, bestowed with awe-inspiring views and serenity. Gangaur Festival is an important festival of Udaipur, which is celebrated by women for a blissful marital life. If you want to know more about Jodhpur, how to reach it, the best time to visit, where to eat and stay, and some useful travel tips, here is our comprehensively curated Jodhpur travel guide.