Gardens Of Srinagar

Srinagar is a place of scenic beauty that is imparted to it by nature with open hands. There are plenty of places that are worth visiting and admired in Srinagar. Gardens in Srinagar are the main attraction of this place. The gardens here have cascading fountains, vibrant flowers and terraced lawns. These gardens were laid down during the Mughal Period and the lavishness of their beauty exhibits the taste of the Mughals. The luxuriant beauty of the gardens in Srinagar is harmonized below-

Nishat Bagh

Nishat Bagh was designed by Asaf Khan, brother of Nur Jahan in the year 1633 A.D. The Bagh is situated on the banks of Dal Lake. This exquisite Garden has Zabarwan Mountains at its background that adds to the beauty of the scenery of this Bagh. Nishat Bagh is also called 'the garden of bliss' and you can have the look of the Dal Lake from this garden. You can also capture the sight of the snow clad range of mountain Pir Panjal which stretches to the west of the Kashmir valley at a distance. Nishat Bagh is the largest garden in Srinagar.

Shalimar Bagh

Shalimar Bagh is situated just opposite to the Dal Lake. This garden covers an area of 14 kms. It has about 150 fountains and four terraces. The highest terrace is called 'Abode of Love'. Colourful lights enhance the beauty of the garden. Mughal Emperor Jahangir is credited to have built this garden for his beloved wife-Nur Jahan in the year 1616 A.D. The light and sound shows that are held every evening here are a source of major attraction for the tourists in this garden. This garden is also well-known as the monument of love.

Chesmashahi Bagh

This garden is the creation of the Emperor Shahjahan in the year 1632 A.D. Chesmashahi Bagh is also known as the Royal garden. Chesmashahi Bagh has some springs in the garden that are believed to have some medicinal properties. These springs are known as Cheshma Shahi. It has waterfalls, fountains, three terraces and an aqueduct. This garden is a popular picnic spot. The memento shops outside the garden also fascinate the tourists.

These gardens exhibit the concept of the Mughal Emperors about the heaven. All the gardens in Srinagar are very famous and are visited for picnics, sight seeing and excursions. These gardens have different scenery in different seasons. During winters, these gardens wear the white blanket of snow, the spring season increases the beauty of these gardens manifold but the Mughal exquisite structure of beauty provides unique splendor to these gardens even when the season of flowers is not there.