Sight guide · Udaipur · India
Visiting Saheliyon-ki-Bari
The 'garden of the maidens' was laid out in the 18th century for the royal women of the court, with lawns, lotus pools, marble elephants and fountains fed by water from Fateh Sagar Lake.
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Quick answer
Saheliyon-ki-Bari is a garden in Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Fateh Sagar Lake
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- outdoors, couples, kids and photo spot
- Best months
- December–February
About Saheliyon-ki-Bari
The 'garden of the maidens' was laid out in the 18th century for the royal women of the court, with lawns, lotus pools, marble elephants and fountains fed by water from Fateh Sagar Lake. A small museum displays royal items.
Tip: Visit in the morning when it is cooler and quieter, and look for the fountain courtyard, the garden's centrepiece.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Fateh Sagar Lake, a wider lake north of the old city with promenades, parks and cafés.
Best time to visit Saheliyon-ki-Bari
Saheliyon-ki-Bari is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- January: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- December: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Udaipur has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Udaipur itinerary visits Saheliyon-ki-Bari on day 3, together with Fateh Sagar Lake and Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal.
- No. 7 of the 17 sights in our Udaipur things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Udaipur with kids.
Near Saheliyon-ki-Bari
Also in Fateh Sagar Lake, so you can walk between them:
- Fateh Sagar Lake — 1–2 hours, free
- Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal — 1 hour, low cost
- Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial — 1 hour, low cost
If you like Saheliyon-ki-Bari
- Lake Pichola boat ride — Lake Pichola, 1 hour
- Lake Palace — Lake Pichola, Viewed from the shore or a boat
- Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace — Sajjangarh, 1.5–2 hours
- Ambrai Ghat — Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai, 45 minutes
Staying near Saheliyon-ki-Bari
Stay in Fateh Sagar Lake ($$) to walk here: a wider lake north of the old city with promenades, parks and cafés. All areas to stay in Udaipur.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Saheliyon-ki-Bari?
Plan 1 hour. With Fateh Sagar Lake nearby, it fits a half-day in Fateh Sagar Lake.
+Is Saheliyon-ki-Bari free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Saheliyon-ki-Bari?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Visit in the morning when it is cooler and quieter, and look for the fountain courtyard, the garden's centrepiece.
+Do I need to book Saheliyon-ki-Bari in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Saheliyon-ki-Bari good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Udaipur. Udaipur is a gentle introduction to India for families, with boat rides, palaces, gardens, puppet shows and lakeside promenades.