About Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden is a large botanical garden located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range near Cheshma Shahi in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1969 in memory of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, it covers about 80 hectares overlooking Dal Lake. The garden is known for its diverse collection of trees, shrubs and flowering plants and its landscaped setting against the Zabarwan hills.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious landscaped garden set against the Zabarwan hills with views of Dal Lake. The garden contains extensive lawns, tree-lined avenues, flower beds, and collections of temperate plant species including oak, pine, willow and ornamental plants. Paved walking paths, shaded seating areas and open spaces allow for leisurely walks, photography and picnicking in a quiet natural environment away from the city centre.
Key highlights
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Located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range overlooking Dal Lake
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Spread over approximately 80 hectares with diverse temperate flora
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Collection of oak, pine, willow, poplar and ornamental flowering plants
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Landscaped lawns, flower beds and tree-lined walking avenues
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