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Monty Don visits the world's 80 most inspiring gardens: this time in India. Monty visits the tomb gardens of the Mughal emperors and the pleasure gardens of the Maharajahs.

Monty Don visits the world's 80 most inspiring gardens. In India, Monty visits the majestic tomb gardens of the Mughal emperors and the pleasure gardens of the Hindu Maharajahs. He looks at the quaintly British gardens of tea country and visits the famous architectural gardens at the Taj Mahal. Finally, Monty visits a little known rock and sculpture garden. It was created in secret by one man out of found objects and rubbish and it turns out to be Monty's favourite Indian garden.

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59 minutes

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Sat 30 Nov 2024 09:05
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  • Grimoire

    In The Darkwoods Sovereignity

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    Shadow (State of Bengal Remix)

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Producer Tessa Finch

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