Nishat Garden:
Queen Noor-Jehan's brother Asif Khan laid the Garden in 1633 AD. It is situated on the banks of world famous Dal-Lake in the backdrop of Zabarwan hills. This garden commands magnificent view of the lake. The Garden is Terraced with beautiful water channel flowing right in the middle.
Shalimar Garden:
This Garden was built by Emperor Shah-Jehan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Garden has four terraces and is 539x182 meters and gets water from Harwan through canal which is lined with beautiful fountains. The 4th terrace was once reserved for royal ladies. The Garden blooms with innumerable varieties of flowers in spring and autumn.
Chashmashahi & Parimahal:
Chashmashahi or the Royal spring was laid by Shah Jehan in 1632 AD. It is famous for the spring of refreshing digestive mineral water. The Garden is terraced with fountains laid right through the middle. The Garden is host to multiple kinds of fruit and flower plants. Some massive Chinars are also found there. Pari Mahal is two Kms uphill from Chashma shahi and there was a school of astrology and philosophy based on various religions there.This was built by Dara Shikoh who was killed in war of succession to the Mughal Empire.
Harwan:
Harwan Garden is a beautiful garden, situated at Harwan, about 18 km from Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir. This huge garden lined with flower beds and Chinar trees, is an ideal spot for picnickers. The picturesque Harwan Lake is behind the garden. The canal flowing through the middle of the garden is fed by the lake.
