About Zabarwan Park
Zabarwan Park is a landscaped public park located on Boulevard Road along the eastern shore of Dal Lake in Srinagar, at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range. Developed by the Jammu and Kashmir government as a recreational and leisure space, it features terraced lawns, flower beds, walking paths and viewpoints offering panoramic views of Dal Lake and the surrounding mountains.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-maintained terraced garden with manicured lawns, seasonal flower beds, paved walking paths, benches and open viewpoints facing Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills. The park offers a calm environment for leisure walks, photography and relaxation, with views of the lake, houseboats and Mughal gardens nearby. Evening illumination and landscaped seating areas are available for visitors to explore.
Key highlights
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Panoramic views of Dal Lake and Zabarwan Range
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Terraced lawns and seasonal flower displays
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Paved walking and jogging paths
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Evening illumination and landscaped viewpoints
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Proximity to Nishat Bagh and Boulevard Road lakefront
History of Zabarwan Park
Zabarwan Park was developed by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir as part of urban recreation and Dal Lake waterfront development initiatives to provide a modern public leisure space along the lakefront at the base of the Zabarwan hills.
Culture & Context
The park serves as a popular recreational and social gathering space for residents and tourists, reflecting Srinagar's tradition of garden and lakefront leisure culture and offering views of the natural landscape that characterizes the Kashmir Valley.
Route
| By air | Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar is the nearest airport, about 20-22 km away, connected by road via taxi |
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| By train |