Srinagar's Garden Gems

Srinagar’s landscape is defined by 17th-century Mughal gardens and expansive modern floral displays. This collection includes the terraced layouts of Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh, characterized by Persian charbagh designs, stone water channels, and centuries-old Chinar trees. The list also features the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, the largest in Asia, and Badam Waari’s historic almond orchards. These sites offer insights into imperial history and regional botany, situated between the Zabarwan Range and Dal Lake.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, previously Model Floriculture Center, is a tulip garden in Srinagar, in the Indian union territory of…

Mughal Gardens

Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, close to Srinagar in the union territory of Jammu and…

Cheshme Shahi

Chashme Shahi, Chashma i Shahi, or Cheshma Shahi, also called Chashma Shahi or Cheshma Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD…

Shalimar Bagh

Built in 1619 by Emperor Jahangir for Empress Nur Jahan, this is the largest Mughal garden in Kashmir. It features four terraces connected by a central water channel and a black marble pavilion in the top terrace.

Badam Waari

A historic almond orchard at the foothills of Koh-e-Maran. It is known for its early spring blossoms and features traditional stone-carved walkways and a central covered dome.

Nehru Park

An island park located within Dal Lake, accessible only by shikara. It provides 360-degree views of the lake, houseboats, and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Harwan Garden

Located near the Harwan reservoir, this park is known for its massive Chinar trees and proximity to 4th-century Buddhist ruins. Unlike other local gardens, it lacks the traditional terraced levels.

Botanical Garden

Established in 1969, this 80-hectare garden houses over 300 species of flora, including rare orchids and Himalayan cedars. It includes a large lake and views of the Zabarwan Range.

Dara Shikoh Garden

A 17th-century Mughal garden commissioned by Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan. It is situated along the Jhelum River and is noted for its ancient Chinar trees.