5 most attractive gardens of India

The historical evidence for the existence of gardens in India comes from literary sources.The advent of Islasm influenced the architecture of residential buildings in India. The Muslims built mosques, forts, palaces and the most prominently Gardens.Beauty of nature, fragrance of flowers, greenery of trees all these things made garden a place of beauty which attracts people so that they can feel fresh and can come out of their tired and tensed life.Lets us have a look at 5 most beautiful gardens of India :1). Nek Chand's Rock GardenNek Chand's rock garden is a sculpture situated in one of the most beautiful cities of India - Chandigarh.Nek Chand's garden is also known as rock garden. It is spread over an area of 50 acres.The most interesting fact of this garden is that it is completely built of the waste of industries and thrown items.Nek Chand in his spare time began collecting the materials from destruction sites around the city.He recycled these materials to use further according to his vision.Chand's work was illegal as the land which he was going to use was the land of forest established in 1902 that nothing could be built on.His work was in danger, but he was able to get public opinion on his side and in 1976 the park was inaugurated for the public. Leisure ValleyLeisure valley is a park which over the area of 8 km long which starts from the sector 1 in the north to southernmost edge. It consist of many them parks.The Leisure Park starts from the Rajendra Park and this park is a vast stretch of land of about 400 acres and was used for long walks.Similarly The Leisure valley consist of various parks like botanical garden, fitness trails, rose garden, shanti kunj, terraced garden, Topiary park etc.,It also consist of Garden of fragrance and is very popular for different varieties of fragrant plants like Raat ki Rani, Motia, varieties of Jasmine, Demask Rose, Mehndi, etc.., Shalimar BaghShalimar Bagh is located near Srinagar in J&K. Its also known by other names like Shalimar Garden, Shalimar Bagh, Farah Baksh and Faiz Baksh etc.., The bagh was built by Jahangir in the love of his wife Nur Jahan in 1619. The bagh is considered as the high point of Mughal horticulture. Now it is known as public park.This garden was built on a flat land and covered an area of 12.4 hectares (31 acres). The Garden has 3 terraces fitted with fountains and chinar (tree lined vistas).The shahnahar is the main feeder channel to all the terraces. The garden is considered to be very beautiful during the season of autumn and spring due to the change in colour of leaves of the Chinar trees.Lodhi GardensIt is a park in Delhi. Spread over 90 acres of land. It consist of Lodi's Tomb, Sheesh Gumbad, Mohammed Shah's Tomb and Bara Gumbad.Lodhi Garden is a engeenired work by Lodhis in 15th century.Now this site is protected by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI).Today the Lodhi Garden has become a delightful park of the city.There are over 100 different species of trees out here.In the middle of the garden Bada Gumad (dome) is situated which is a gateway to the mosque. Today it has become a favourite haunt of Delhites.LalbaghLalbagh is well known botanical garden which is situated in sounthern Banglore.The Garden was originally constructed by the ruler of Mysore Hyder ali and finished by his son Tipu Sultan.Lalbagh has four gates.Lal Bagh remains opens daily from 6 to 7 p.m. Every year flower shows are conducted during the week of republic and independence day.In 1760s the Hyder Ali decided to create this garden on the lines of Mughal Gardens that were very popular during that time.It has a beautiful library and a fine auditorium which host a programme every week.