Nishat Bagh

Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden on the eastern shore of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, backed by the Zabarwan Range. Built in 1633 by Asaf Khan, brother-in-law of Empress Nur Jahan, it is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. Spread over 12 terraces with a central water channel, fountains, Chinar trees and flower beds, it is noted for its Persian-style layout and panoramic views of Dal Lake and the surrounding mountains.

Visitors can explore a 12-level terraced garden with a central water channel, cascades and fountains flowing down the slope toward Dal Lake. The garden features manicured lawns, seasonal flower beds, rows of Chinar and cypress trees, and Mughal pavilions. The upper terraces offer panoramic views of Dal Lake, the Zabarwan hills and Pir Panjal range. Pathways allow leisurely walks, photography and viewing of the formal Persian-inspired landscape design.

Built in 1633 by Asaf Khan, brother-in-law of Empress Nur Jahan and brother of Mumtaz Mahal. It is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley after Shalimar Bagh and represents the classic Persian Mughal garden style adapted to the Kashmir landscape with terraces, water channels and pavilions.

An important example of Mughal horticultural art and Persian-inspired garden design in Kashmir, reflecting the Mughal aesthetic of symmetry, water architecture and integration with natural mountain and lake scenery. It remains a prominent cultural and recreational landmark of Srinagar.