A Guide To Himayat Bagh, Aurangabad

Himayat Bagh
Deanna
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Famous for its silk fabrics and freedom fighters, Aurangabad is a city on the Deccan Traps of Maharashtra, India. The city is also prominent in the region for its literary and cultural contributions. Travelers visit Aurangabad, the City of Gates to explore the Taj Mahal of the Deccan (Dakkhanī Taj) and the rock-cut monoliths known as Ellora and Ajanta caves. There are more than 100 excavated caves at Ellora that are pilgrim sites for Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Meanwhile, Ajanta caves are Buddhist monuments. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Himayat Bagh is a 17th-century garden that was established during the Mughal rule in India. The verdant grounds of the garden encompass about 400 acres (162 hectares) and are a beauty to behold. The marvelous park puts Aurangabad at the forefront of the tourist industry in the region. Read on and learn more about the exceptional Mughal garden in this guide to Himayat Bagh, Aurangabad.

Things to do / Highlights

Look forward to seeing lovely blooms with this guide to Himayat Bagh, Aurangabad
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Admire the natural beauty of Mughal Garden

Himayat Bagh was formerly known as Mughal Garden. The area that it is constructed on used to be the wall of the castle of the Mughal Emperor, Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad (Aurangzeb). During Mughal rule, a court official developed the open area into a lavish garden by planting trees on the open field. A pool called Meethi Bawdi located here is also popular among tourists. It is said that the pool was used by royal Mughal princesses for bathing.

The bright colors of this manicured and landscaped park near Delhi Gate come from its many flowering plants, trees, and herbs. It is the place to be for Botany majors and a favorite hangout space for amateur horticulturists. But you don’t have to be a student or an expert in plants to enjoy this garden. It is open to everyone, particularly people who prefer to spend their leisure time amid fragrant flowers, shady trees, buzzing bees, and chirping birds.

Visit the Fruit Research Station and Nursery

Barra Darri and the buildings adjoining the garden were built by Ivaz Khan. Fruit Research Station and Nursery is located here and experts conduct research on various plant species at this facility. In the past, water spouted over an oblong cistern, featuring many fountains, and flowed along a covered aqueduct here. The system cooled the area effectively. The engineering marvel exists to this day, but it is not in operation anymore.

Fruit and Research Station and Nursery is open to visitors, where you can look at the plants growing in the nursery. Some plants may not look familiar, but you can ask the gardeners about them.

Things to buy

Tree saplings of native plant species are for sale at Himayat Bagh
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Don’t expect to find usual holiday souvenirs at Himayat Bagh. After all, this popular tourist attraction is a garden that celebrates the bounty and beauty of nature. What you will find here are things to buy as a token of your visit instead.

Tree saplings

You can purchase tree saplings and full-grown plants from the gardens. Gardeners are on hand to provide healthy saplings of mango and tamarind to those who want to bring them home and grow them.

Rare Gavran Mango

The rare Gavran Mango is also cultivated in Himayat Bagh and you can buy one or two to plant in your own garden. If the climate in your area is suitable for growing this mango, then the purchase of this expensive plant will be worth it.

Travelers tips

Mussaenda erythrophylla - garden plant Mosantha flower from Kerala India
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Walkways

Aside from exquisite plants, the garden features pathways where you can pass the time. On weekends or holidays, the crisscrossing paths of Himayat Bagh are perfect for relaxing, unwinding, and taking your mind off worries. When you get tired, there are plenty of places to sit and rest. You can use the sitting areas to catch up and share stories with your friends. If you are alone, there are quiet places in the garden where you can sit comfortably and catch up on your reading. Himayat Bagh comprises about 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) of pathways. It’s an easy route, but there’s enough distance to keep you occupied.

Best time to visit

Most visitors come to the garden to take a morning stroll in its wide-open spaces. You can do the same. But if you want to take a solitary stroll, then avoid the morning crowds. The park is open year-round and there are no entry fees. The best time to visit Himayat Bagh is on cool days with clear skies.

How to get there

Juna-Bazar Aurangabad India
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Public transport

The 17th-century Mughal garden is located 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) from Aurangabad Railway Station. You can even take a bus from anywhere in the city to reach Himayat Bagh. Keep an eye out for bus routes that will take you to any of the four bus stops in the garden’s location, such as Delhi Gate, Amkhas Maidan, Collector’s Office and Naubat Darwaza.

Taxi cabs and autorickshaws

You can reach Himayat Bagh by taxi or autorickshaw, in a span of about 15 to 20 minutes from the nearest railway station. You can also hail a taxi or autorickshaw from the street to take you to the garden.

Himayat Bagh information

Himayat Bagh
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Himayat Bagh

Address: Plot no- 77, 439, Al-Hilal Colony, Himayat Bagh, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431004, India

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

Cost: free

Department of Tourism: Visit Aurangabad

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