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History
When Shah Jahan saw this garden, he expressed great appreciation for its beauty. It is believed that Shah Jahan wished for the garden to be gifted to him by his father-in-law Asif Khan. However, when no such offer was made by Asif Khan, Shah Jahan ordered the closure of the water supply to the garden out of jealousy and anger. Hence, for some time the garden was said to have been deserted. The garden is said to be the burial place of the Mughal Princess Zuhra Begum the daughter of Mughal Emperor Alamgir II and granddaughter of Emperor Jahandar Shah.
Architecture
Nishat Bagh is laid out now like a broad cascade of terraces lined with avenues of trees, The bagh is rising from the edge of the Dal Lake, and has twelve 12 terraces representing twelve Zodiacal signs. The bagh is divided into two sections namely the public garden and the private garden. There is a central canal, which runs through the garden and has a water depth of 20 centimeters.
Activities
- Explore the garden - You can get a glimpse of the beautiful garden by taking a tour of this place. Understand the historical and cultural significance by taking a guided tour here.
- Take photographs - You can click beautiful pictures of the bagh and keep the memories of your visit here in a photograph.
Tips for visiting
Best time to visit
The best months to visit Srinagar is between April to June. The weather is cool and temperatures range between 10 degrees Celcius and 30 degrees. However, the winter season remains a bit chilly with temperatures going down to 1-degree celsius. So, plan your visit according to the temperature of the season.
Nearby Atractions
- Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden
- Wular Lake
- Dal Lake
- Nigeen Lake
- Betab Valley
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Lal Chowk Ghantaghar - It is one of the most popular shopping spots in Srinagar, and is best to shop for carvings made out of walnut wood, pashminas, jewelry boxes, and tiny trinkets.
- Residency Road - This place offers Kashmiri handicrafts, dry fruits, and ethnic donga jewelry.
- Badshah Chowk - The place offers world-famous Kashmir carpets. Various carpets with intricate patterns and designs at reasonable prices are sold here.
Nearby Hotels
- The Lalit Grandpalace
- The Kabo Luxury Boutique
- The Orchard Retreat and Spa, Srinagar
- Easton Grand
Interesting Facts About Nishat Baagh
- The Bagh is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley.
- The Nishat bagh history dates back to 1633 when it was built by Asif Khan, the elder brother of Nur Jehan.
- Shah Jahan is said to have beheld this garden by ordering the closure of the water supply to the garden, out of jealousy.
- The garden is a burial ground of the Mughal Princess Zuhra Begum who was the daughter of Mughal Emperor Alamgir II and granddaughter of Emperor Jahandar Shah.
