Dara Shikoh Garden

Dara Shikoh Garden is a historic Mughal garden located in Bijbehara town in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the banks of the Jhelum River. Built in the 17th century by Mughal prince Dara Shikoh, eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan, it is known for its terraced layout, chinar trees, flower beds and water channels typical of Mughal charbagh design. The garden remains a popular leisure and heritage attraction near Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

Visitors can expect a terraced Mughal charbagh garden with manicured lawns, flower beds, mature chinar trees, and historic water channels and fountains. The garden is set on the bank of the Jhelum River in Bijbehara, offering open green spaces for leisure walks, photography and picnicking. Structures and layout reflect 17th-century Mughal garden design, with pathways and viewpoints overlooking the river and surrounding town.

Built in the mid-17th century by Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan. The garden is an example of Mughal charbagh garden architecture and reflects the Mughal interest in developing terraced gardens in Kashmir. It is one of the Mughal gardens established in the Kashmir Valley during the Mughal period.

Represents Mughal garden culture in Kashmir, known for charbagh layout, chinar trees and water features. It is a heritage leisure space for local residents and visitors and is associated with the historical legacy of Dara Shikoh in the region.