Srinagar Mughal gardens

Srinagar the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, is situated on the banks of river  Jhelum. The word Srinagar is a combination of two Sanskrit words, ‘Sri’ meaning wealth and ‘Nagar’ meaning place. Therefore, the literal meaning of the term 'Srinagar' is 'the city of wealth'.
  Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, Chashma E Shahee are most popular Mughal gardens. Nishat garden is situated on east side of Dal Lake. The term Nishat Bagh stands for 'the garden of joy'. Some of the rarest species of flowers, chinar trees and cypress trees grow in this garden. The terraced garden is one of the largest Mughal Gardens constructed in this region. is popular for its beautiful fountains, widespread lawns and flowerbeds. The Zabarwan Hills form the backdrop of the garden. It is said that Shah Jahan, the famous Mughal Emperor and son-in-law of Abdul Hasan Asaf Khan, was so impressed by the garden, that he secretly hoped that his father-in-law would gift it to him. When that did not happen, Shah Jahan ordered the stoppage of water supply to the garden.
   Shalimar Garden , For the nature lover and peace seeker, Shalimar Garden is another popular tourist spot in Srinagar that steal every tourist heart for its captivating natural beauty. The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir, for his wife Nur Jahan, in 1619. Further, the breathtaking natural beauty with a wide array of flowers makes it a worth visiting tourist place in Srinagar. Shalimar Bagh aknown for Mughal horticulture. 
 Chashma e shahi garden was constructed around the spring by the Mughal Governor Ali Mardan Khan in 1632. It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his eldest son, Dara Sikoh. In the east of Chashma Shahi the Pari Mahal (Fairy Palace) lies where Dara Sikoh used to learn astrology.The garden is 108 m long and 38 m wide and is spread over one acre of land. It is the smallest garden among the three Mughal gardens of Srinagar . 
 Apart from  Mughal gardens, shikara ride,houseboat stay,playing in snow, watching apple orchards, rafting, shopping for craft  articles  shawls, fresh fruits and dry fruits ,pure saffron and tasting  Kashmiri cuisines are blissful . So join our March and onwards Kashmir tours and enjoy a  lot with family. 

Rajendra Khadpe 
Kaustubh Travels 
9987239082/9987942521

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