Pinjore Gardens

One of the major attractions in Haryana, Pinjore is the oldest surviving Mughal Garden in India. Yadavindra or Pinjore (as it's more popularly known), was built in the 17th century by Fidai Khan, Emperor Aurangzeb's lieutenant and a reputed architect of his time.

This unique seven-tiered terraced garden has a charm that is unparalleled. Seeing the Pinjore Gardens one can also recall the other Mughal gardens in Kashmir. There are seven descending terraces each flanked by well laid-out lawns and flower beds with tall palms and creepers. Waters cascade down the seven levels and fruit bearing trees line the waterway.

Earlier, Pinjore was essentially a pleasure garden for the maharajas and maharanis. The splendour of days bygone is beautifully preserved in the three pleasure palaces: Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Jal Mahal.

ACCESS

270 km from Delhi by road.

ACCOMMODATION

Rang Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, the guest house and the new Budgerigar motel provide 36 A.C. bed facilities.