The Beauty of The Mughal Gardens of Pinjore!

The hub for nature lovers, photo fanatics, and wanderers, the Pinjore Gardens in Panchkula have earned a place for themselves in history. In itself, Pinjore has ingrained a piece of our culture, dating back as old as 17 CE, when it was constructed by architect Nawab Fidai Khan. Made during the reign of Aurangzeb and refurbished during the era of Emperor Yadavindra Singh, the Gardens earned themselves the name of Yadavindra Gardens to honor the legacy of the ruler. 

With its defining feature being the seven terraces that the garden is spread across, the entrance leads to the first entrance, where we are treated to the likes of a palace built in traditional Mughal Style. As you walk through those gardens, saunter through that stretch of land entrenched with lavish fountains, dotted with Cypress and other varieties of plants, you shall be able to experience first-hand what it felt to be a king or queen. 

With a heritage train constantly moving all around the area, tour guides who fill us with knowledge about the ancient monuments and gardens and finally, a small zoo located on the lowermost terrace, the Garden really offer all the perks of a family vacation rolled into one. The ambient and sumptuous eateries located outside the gardens and the hawkers moving all around the place will make sure you never go hungry while embarking on your journey past the walls of the world we feel privileged is a part of ours. 

The main entrance opening into the first of seven terraces has been decorated in Rajasthani- Mughal Style, the first terrace is given the name of Shish Mahal- the palace of glass and lies adjacent to Hawa Mahal- the palace of air. The second terrace is decorated with colorful arched doorways, therefore earning itself the name of Rang Mahal. The third terrace is outlined with Cypress trees and flower beds which eventually lead to dense groves and fruit trees. The next terrace is known for its beautiful surroundings since it contains a fountain bed along with a platform where we can relax and admire the view. The terraces end with the lowermost one caving in the figure of a disc-like structure, adding another layer of awe and wonder to the vast grandeur of the terraces. 

In the Pinjore Garden Chandigarh, festivals take place in the area annually, with celebrations occurring on the days of the Pinjore Baisakhi Festival and Pinjore Mango Mela, which take place during June and July, adding to the increasing number of attractions in the place. The Mango Mela had quite an interesting piece of history linked to it. Drawing in people from different aspects of life, it has been organized by Haryana Tourism in the Mughal Gardens of Pinjore since 1992. Organized after a collaboration with the Horticulture Department, the festival seeks to commemorate the efforts of the above department in the lives of the citizens residing in the nearby areas. 

One of the main tourist attractions of the city, people have been raving about a place that has continued to garner attention from all over the world even after over two decades of its opening.

Location- Kalka-Shimla Road, Pinjore, 134102, Haryana

Timings: Open all days 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Contact- 01733 231 877

Entry Fee- Rs. 20

The garden is a delight for nature lovers!