Saheliyon Ki Bari, the Garden of the Maidens, is an 18th-century royal garden north of Fateh Sagar Lake, built by Maharana Sangram Singh II for the queen and her companions. Entry is about ₹10 for Indians, a visit takes about an hour, and the fountains are best in the morning and after the monsoon.
Key facts
- Built in the 18th century by Maharana Sangram Singh II
- Entry: about ₹10 for Indian adults
- Fountains are fed by gravity from Fateh Sagar
- About 1 km from Fateh Sagar Lake
Behind a plain wall on the road to Fateh Sagar is one of Udaipur’s gentlest places: a royal garden of lawns, lotus pools and fountains that still run without a single pump.
The story
In the 18th century, Maharana Sangram Singh II laid out the garden for his queen and the 48 young women who came with her as companions after their wedding. Saheli means a female friend; bari means garden. It was a private place for the women of the court to walk, swim and rest away from the palace.
How the fountains work
The fountains are fed by water from Fateh Sagar Lake, which sits higher than the garden. Gravity does the rest. Legend says the fountains were designed to imitate the sound of rain, and on a quiet morning they really do.
What to see
- The main fountain court, with a marble pavilion and four marble elephants spouting water.
- The lotus pool, with a central kiosk and bird fountains.
- The rain fountain, a ring of jets around a black-marble chhatri.
- The small museum of royal objects near the entrance.
- Old trees and bougainvillea, good for families and photographers.
Tickets and timings
Entry is about ₹10 for Indian adults (fees checked October 2026). The garden opens from morning to early evening. Allow about an hour.
When to go
Morning is cooler and quieter. After the monsoon, from August to October, Fateh Sagar is full and the fountains are at their strongest. During the Hariyali Amavasya fair in the monsoon, the area around the garden fills with a local fair.
Nearby
Combine it with Fateh Sagar and Moti Magri, then Shilpgram a few kilometres west. It’s an easy half day on the quieter side of the city. Our photo spots page has the best angles for slow-motion fountain shots.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called Saheliyon Ki Bari?
Saheli means female friend or companion. The garden was made for the queen and the young women who came with her as part of her wedding party, as a private place to walk and rest.
What is the entry fee for Saheliyon Ki Bari?
About ₹10 for Indian adults. Foreign visitors pay more. Check at the gate.
When is the best time to visit Saheliyon Ki Bari?
Morning, when it's cool and quiet, and especially after the monsoon when the fountains run fullest.
