Nishat Garden
Terraced gardens, floral beds, fascinating fountains distinguish the parks and gardens of Kashmir from other places. Considered to be a paradise on earth, Kashmir is not only a nature's gift but even decorated by the Mughal rulers. The Mughal Gardens in Kashmir is one of the major tourist attractions of Kashmir. Nishat Garden is one of the largest Mughal Gardens in Kashmir.
Located on the shores of Dal Lake, this beautifully terraced garden is beautifully intersected by a water channel that flows through the middle of Nishat Garden adding to its beauty. Well planned and well laid out Nishat Garden is one of the major tourist attractions in Srinagar. Take a stroll amidst the carefully organized beautiful Nishat Garden which is a wonderful creation.
History of Nishat Garden:
Built by Noor Jehan's brother Asif Khan, this Mughal Garden was built in the year 1633 on the banks of Dal Lake with the Himalayas at its backdrop. So if you are planning a tour to Kashmir then drop into the Nishat Garden. One can enjoy the exciting Shikara ride from the Garden to the Nehru Park.
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There are a number of shops around Nishat Garden and tourists even organize picnics in Nishat Bagh.
How to Reach Nishat Garden in Srinagar:
The Nishat Garden is just 11kms from the district headquarters of Srinagar.
Nearest Airport: You can drop into the Srinagar Airport and then reach Nishat Garden 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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