Lush premises await you!

Bask in the architectural beauty and natural allure of the garden!

The main summer palace stands as a testament to regal opulence. With two storeys and a basement, it served as the Maharaja's retreat during the sweltering summer months, when his visits to the city were most frequent. Adjacent to the main palace lies the hammam-ghar, or bath house, boasting a grand pool within its walls. The garden's southern expanse is graced by an ornate deorhi, or gateway, facing the revered Harmandir Sahib. Serving as the primary entrance to the garden and palace, it once welcomed dignitaries and guests with grandeur. A second, less elaborate deorhi stands at the northern end. Towering walls once stood as great sentinels of the garden, though only their foundations remain today. However, watchtowers still stand in the four corners. East of the summer palace is another building meant for Maharaja Ranjit Singh's darbar staff. It was transformed into an aquarium and renamed the Machhi Ghar, or fish house, during the British era. Westward from the summer palace lies the Munshikhana, serving as quarters for the Maharaja's staff. A striking red sandstone baradari (pavilion) graces the garden's interior, offering a tranquil retreat.

A fascinating history and a promising present

It's not just the garden's lush greenery; its rich history will also astound you.

The story goes that Maharaja Ranjit Singh, renowned for his passion for development and beautification, held a particular fondness for Amritsar. As the spiritual and cultural nucleus of Sikhism and situated near his capital, the city beckoned him frequently. In homage to this connection, a grand palace was commissioned, surrounded by sprawling gardens mirroring the Mughal allure of Lahore's Shalimar Bagh. Construction commenced in 1819, culminating in the completion of this opulent abode in 1831. Following Maharaja Ranjit Singh's demise and the collapse of the Sikh empire, the garden and its edifices came under British control and were renamed 'Company Bagh'. Today, its status has been elevated to a Monument of National Importance, cementing its significance in India's cultural heritage.