Shalimar
Bagh
This Garden was built by Emepror Shah-Jehan for
his beloved wife Nur-Jehan. The Garden has four terraces and
is 539x182 meters and gets water from Harwan through canal which
is lined with beautiful fountains. The 4th terrace was once
reserved for royal ladies. The Garden blooms with innumerable
varities of flowers in spring and autmn.
Nishat
Garden lies in Srinagar District and it is 15 Kms from the Distt
Headquarters. The nearest Airport is approx. 25 Kms away in
Badgam Distt.This Airport is connected with major cities of
India. The nearest Rail Head is at Jammu which is 300 Kms away
and from there National Highway NH1A connects the Kashmir valley
with India. Every sort of transport to suit every budget from
Buses to Taxis ply on this Highway. It Takes around 10 to 12
hours to cross this mountaineous road which crosses some beautiful
spots and the famous Jawahar Tunnel linking Kashmir Valley with
India. Transport is freely available from anywhere in the City
with nominal costs to this beautiful garden..
The Boulevard
road is lined with Hotels and Restaurants suiting every budget.
Alternatively you can stay at Houseboats which is altogether
a new experience. the accomodation is available for every budget.
For more information on tarrifs the Manager and Tourist reception
centre can be contacted at Srinagar. Information bookings and
reservations can also be had from the Offices of JKTDC across
the country from the location nearest o you.
Lots of
recreational activities are on the offer :
Picnicking
in the Garden
Talking long walks in the Garden and enjoying the beauty
Some shopping can be undertaken on the shopping stalls opposite
the garden.
Return to Top
|