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  • Timings : 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : Rs 30/- per Head
  • Distance from near by city 13.2 KMs From Srinagar
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)2 - 3 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • 9 package starts from ₹ 12800.00
  • Travel Tips None

The Nishat Garden, also called Nishat Bagh, is one of the most famous places for tourists to visit in Srinagar. It is the second-largest Mughal Garden in Kashmir Valley, after Shalimar Bagh. It is famous as the "Garden of Bliss." The Nishant Bagh is one of the best places to visit in Srinagar.

The lovely Garden is on the eastern side of the beautiful Dal Lake. It has the stunning Zabarwan Mountains in the background. People who love nature, families on vacation, and romantic couples will all love this strange park because it has impressive views and an experience they will never forget.

What is Nishat Bagh famous for?

The main reason for the popularity of the Garden is the 12 terraces. It is the second largest Garden in Kashmir. The Garden is also famous as the "Garden of Bliss." It has a beautiful Mughal water channel in the middle with several fountains. It also has many tall Chinar trees around it. It is a place worth visiting during the Kashmir tour package.

What is the history of Nishat Bagh Srinagar?

Asaf Khan is Nur Jahan's elder brother. He created Nishat Bagh in 1633 AD. He saw the great and beautiful Garden. He was very happy with the Garden; it was very beautiful. Emperor Shah Jahan was amazed that he thanked Asaf Khan three times.

Who built Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh in Kashmir?

Emperor Jahangir built the famous Shalimar Bagh to make his queen happy. It was his dream project. In 1619, he made the old Garden bigger and called it "Farah Baksh," which means "the delightful." It was in honor of Nur Jahan, his wife, who became famous as the "light of the world."

The structure of the Bagh

Like all the Mughal Gardens, the Nishant Bagh is heavily based on Persian architecture in its style and layout. The Garden has a fountain with running water, which makes the Garden look beautiful. The Garden is famous because it has 12 slopes with names of zodiac signs. Each hill has beautiful different flowers like lilies and roses. 

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