A shikara ride is one of the most soothing, relaxing aspects of a holiday in Kashmir. Shikaras are long boats which crowd the Srinagar lakes.
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Nishat Gardens
Built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, Nishat Bagh (Gardens) is the second largest Mughal Garden in the Kashmir valley.
Shalimar Gardens
Shalimar Bagh was laid out by Emperor Jahangir as Farah Baksh (the delightful) in 1619. Later in 1630, Shah Jahan extended it under the name of Faiz Baksh (the bountiful).
Pari Mahal
Built amidst the Zabarawan Hills, this multilevel terraced garden offers spectacular views of Srinagar and its beautiful lakes.
Cheshmashahi Gardens
The terraced Chashmashahi Gardens (9 kms from Srinagar) was built by Ali Mardan Khan, the governor of Kashmir, during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan.
Pir Dastgir Sahib & Jama Masjid
Pir Dastgir Sahib, is a grand 250 year old Sufi shrine, is located in the Old City region of Srinagar. It is one of the main mosques in Kashmir in that it contains the relics of the revered Muslim saint Pir Dastgir.
Mughal Gardens & Mosques
We’d read a lot about the grandeur of Srinagar’s Mughal gardens but we never expected it to be as striking.
Kashmir, Paradise on Earth
Just before hitting Srinagar, we passed the village of Pampore, which is world famous for its saffron production. We saw fields upon fields of saffron on either side of the main highway.
Avantiswami Temple
Avantiswami Temple, located near Pampore, is a 1100 year old temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
