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4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 7:00 AM to 7:00PM
  • Entry Fee : Rs. 30/- per person
  • Distance from near by city 13.2 KMs from Srinagar (City in Jammu and Kashmir)
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

Nishat Bagh is a very famous bag located near Dal lake. This Bagh is the second largest Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir. The first largest Bagh is the Shalimar Bagh. Asif Khan built this Bagh in the year 1633. If you are visiting dal lake, add this Nishat Bagh to your KASHMIR TOUR PACKAGE.

Best time to visit Nishat Bagh

Summertime will be a good time to visit this garden. However, it will be recommended to go for the bagh visit in the evening. As, during that time, the temperature will be enjoyable and you don't have to face the sun. This place will be open for visitors for all seven days.

Along with all this, the distance between the Bagh and the Srinagar Airport is around 20 kilometers. So, it is very easy for travelers to visit this place. Because of this reason, among the different places to visit in Kashmir, add this place also in your list. After visiting Nishat bagh, you can quickly go to see the very famous Mughal bagh and Shalimar bagh also.

The 12 Gardens

There are 12 gardens in Nishat Bagh. All the Gardens represent the sign of the zodiac. Along with this, the Bagh is divided into two parts. The first one is a private garden, and the second one is a public garden.

The different features of the terrace are-

1. Terrace one

On terrace one, a water Reservoir is present. This water reserve is attached to the main inflow of the garden.

2. Terrace two

On terrace two, you will find five fountains. All The fountains are stunning, and you will definitely love them.

3. Terrace three

On terrace three, very unique and special designs are followed. The whole terrace is divided into two structures. All the structure has tiny slots on the sides.

4. Terrace four

Terrace, four of the Nishat Bagh, consists of a pool. Along with the collection, a water channel is also present.

5. Terrace five

Terrace five consists of 5 beautiful fountains. This terrace has the main sitting area.

6. Terrace six

This terrace consists of beautiful fountains and a similar area for terrace seven also.

7. Terrace Seven

Like terrace six, terrace seven is also having beautiful five fountains.

8. Terrace eight

On terrace eight of Nishat Bagh, you will find a water channel.

9. Terrace Nine

The ninth terrace of the Bagh has nine fountains and a pool. Along with the fountain and pool, a good sitting area is also present.

10. Terrace ten

On terrace ten, you will again find a water channel. This terrace is really very beautiful.

11. Terrace eleven

This terrace has in total of 25 fountains.

12. Terrace twelve

Tis terrace consists of two octagonal Towers and an eight double-layer structure which is composed of beautiful paintings. This channel is also known as the Zenana channel.

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