Srinagar is home to some of the most beautiful Mughal Gardens of all time. Though the beauty of Gardens is in bloom during summers, my visit was during the Winters. This Information is from my recent trip to Jammu and Kashmir or the Jannat E Kashmir.
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Cheshmashahi (The Royal Garden)
Chashma Shahi is primarily famous for fresh Spring and is a must-see in Srinagar. Tourists visit this attraction to drink water from the spring which is said to have medicinal properties. Even during Summers, the water from this spring is too cold, as told by locals.
It is a three terraced garden through which natural spring water flows. On the top terrace is a small hut is built which is the main source of the spring. It’s not allowed to go near the kund so be careful when stepping in to taste the water.
Entry Fee:
40 Rs per person
Timings:
8 AM to 7:15 PM
Nishat Bagh
Nishat Bagh is yet another terrace Mughal Garden in Srinagar. It ascends from the shore of Dal lake and is the second largest of all the Mughal Gardens. The garden is surrounded by tall Chinar trees. You will find a magnificent view of Dal Lake in the backdrop of the Garden.
Entry Fee
40 Rs per person
Open Timings
All days of the week except Friday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Shankaracharya temple
The temple is built on the top of Shankaracharya Hill and we climbed almost 200 to 250 stairs to reach the top of the hill. Temple overlooks the beautiful city of Srinagar from the height.
No camera or phone is allowed inside the temple so it’s advisable to leave them in your car only. Before entering the temple gate, proper checking is done by Army personnel.
In the premise of the temple, is a small room where Shankaracharya mediated. During your drive to the temple, you will get a birds-eye view of the Dal Lake with a huge number of houseboats
Entry Fee
No Fee. Just keep climbing the stairs 😀
Open timings
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pari Mahal
Pari Mahal is a seven terraced garden located at the top of Zabarvan mountain ranges and overlooking the city of Srinagar. The name pari mahal literally means ‘the Palace of fairies’. You will be witnessing the brilliance of medieval times in this old age architecture.
Entry Fee
40 Rs per person
Open Timings
9:30 Am to 5:30 Pm
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