The name 'Baradari' literally translates to 'twelve doors,' referring to the architectural style of the central palace structure.
The gardens were designed to house a rare collection of trees and shrubs from across the globe, selected by Maharaja Rajinder Singh.
It contains a mini-zoo that historically housed local fauna.
The central palace building served as a royal residence and state guesthouse before being converted into a public library and museum.
The park's drainage system and water features were considered an engineering marvel at the time of construction in the 19th century.
Baradari Gardens is a historic landscape park in Patiala, Punjab, originally commissioned by Maharaja Rajinder Singh. The garden is named after the 'Baradari,' a building featuring twelve doors, which currently serves as a library and museum. It features a diverse collection of rare trees, shrubs, and ornamental flower beds surrounding a central water channel. The garden spans approximately 14 acres and was designed in a style influenced by Mughal garden layouts. It remains a key center for the botanical conservation of local plant species. The park includes a small museum housing relics of the royal family of Patiala.
The front facade of the central Baradari palace building, framed by the surrounding manicured flower beds.
Carry a hat and sunscreen as the central pathways are largely exposed to direct sunlight.
Check the central museum's status upon arrival, as it occasionally closes for restoration work.
Do not wander into non-designated pathways, as some sections are preserved for sensitive plant species.
Maintain a quiet volume near the library building and dispose of waste in provided bins to protect the botanical environment.
