Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal

Kashmir is truly described as the paradise on earth and the makers of this paradise on earth were none other than the Mughals. The exquisite creation of the Mughals is remarkably reflected in the parks and gardens of Srinagar. Of the beautiful parks and gardens of Kashmir, the most significant ones are Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal.

Chashma Shahi in Srinagar:
Terraced lawns, fascinating fountains and floral beds on the banks of Dal Lake constitute the Mughal Gardens one of which is the Chashma Shahi. Beautifully terraced garden and a colorful flowers make Chashma Shahi beautiful than any other parks and gardens of Kashmir. Originally Shah Jahan's creation in the year 1632 it has undergone a number of renovations to retain its remarkable beauty. Shah Jahan named the garden after a mountain spring that waters it and so it has the name Chashma Shahi. Get your permits from the information counter to visit this garden in Srinagar.

Pari Mahal in Srinagar:
Pari Mahal in Srinagar is regarded more as an historical monument of Srinagar rather just one of the parks or gardens. Built by Dara Shiko, the son of Aurangzeb, the Pari Mahal was dedicated to Dara's Sufi teacher Mulla Shah. Decorated with a number of fascinating fountains, the Pari Mahal was at one point of time a beautiful garden. But now with the passage of time the fountains of Pari Mahal have dried up and now it is an important historical monument of Kashmir. Illuminated at night, Pari Mahal is surely worth a visit which makes a splendid sight as an important tourist attraction of Kashmir.

How to Reach Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal in Srinagar:
You can reach Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal through different ways.

Nearest Airport: You can drop into the Srinagar Airport and then reach Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal by taking a drive.

Nearest Railhead: Jammu Railway Station is the nearest railhead which is 305km from Srinagar.

Roadways: Srinagar is interconnected with good number of roadways to the rest of the city.

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