Mughal gardens of Srinagar
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Terraced gardens of fountains, water channels and chinar trees built in the 17th century along the Dal Lake: Shalimar, Nishat, Chashme Shahi and Pari Mahal.
MonumentSrinagar, on the slopes above Dal LakeBest time to visit: April to October; tulips bloom in spring nearby
Highlights
- Shalimar Bagh, laid out by Emperor Jahangir
- Nishat Bagh, built by Asaf Khan, with twelve terraces
- Chashme Shahi, built around a natural spring in Shah Jahan's reign
- Pari Mahal, a terraced garden linked to Dara Shikoh
Significance
The gardens follow the Persian charbagh plan, adapted to Kashmir's hillsides with terraces and cascades fed by mountain springs. The Mughal gardens of Kashmir are on UNESCO's Tentative List for World Heritage.