Nishat Garden, Srinagar

The Zabarwan Mountains create a scenic backdrop for Nishat Garden, spread over 19 hectares (46 acres) and established in the 1630s. Observe the lush terraces lined with avenues of chinar and cypress trees, which represent twelve Zodiacal signs. You can also sit on a bench and relax to the sounds of fountains and the quiet murmur of the nearby Dal Lake. For travelers who use our international travel planner, Srinagar holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Nishat Garden and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.