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Chashme Shahi Garden

This Royal Spring Garden gets its name from the Spring discovered by the great female Saint of Kashmir, Rupa Bhawani. Rupa Bhawani had the family name as Sahib and thus came the name of the Spring - Chashme Sahibi. The area around the Chashme Sahibi was subsequently developed by the Mughal Governor Ali Marden. The Garden so formed around the Spring is today known as Chashme Shahi Garden - The Royal Spring. Chashme Shai is dedicated to Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

This Garden is situated near the Governers House or the Rajbhawan in Srinagar. Chashme Shahi is one of the three major Mughal Gardens of Srinagar.

* One has to take permission from the Superintendent Of Police - Security, Srinagar, Kashmir to visit the Chashme Shahi Garden. The application should mention - Total Number of Tourists, How many Males, How many Females, How many Male Childrens, How many Female Childrens, Drivers Name, Car Make and Registration Number of the Car in detail. On prior permission only, one can enter the beautiful gardens of Chashme Shahi.

Fast Facts
» Location - Raj Bhawan, Zabarwan Range, Srinagar
» Accessibility- Bus Services, Cabs - Easily reachable by road.
» Best time - February to April end. For those who want to enjoy the snow, December to January is the best time.
» Visit Timings - 10.00 a.m. to 03:30 p.m. *Timings are subject to vary.
» Garden Ticket Fee - No Fee at present. Fee of the Garden is subject to change.

Famous Facets:

The Flower Abyss
Poppy, Poplin, Dogflower, Gardania, Purple Rose are the names of the rare flowers found only in Srinagar. You will find a range of them and more once you are in Chashme Shahi. Don't pluck them, there are penalties for it.

The Shahi Chashma
This Water Spring, which can be seen from the entrance itself, is the largest of the three and the most charming. The water of this Chashma is said to have medicinal properties. You can have a fill from here!

Visit Chashme Shahi Garden!

The Garden

As you enter the Garden the sound of water flowing will attract you. Rows and columns of beautiful and colorful flowers lined up all around the Chashme Shahi make a beautiful landscape. There are three Chasmes (Springs) in the Chasme Shahi. The biggest one is at the entrance, the other two small ones seem to be at the adjacent sides of the main Spring. There whole of the area has been made out of rock cut stones, layered to give a perfect symmetry.

There used to be a time when they had the dance and light show in the evenings. The sounds of the thump of the feet of the King and the Queen with their actions, using light music at the background were played. It used to be the best part of the Chashme Shahi. They still have it sometimes, but one has to enquire about it.

The whole of the Chashme Shahi Garden is a live and rare combination of rocks, Kashmiri and Mughal architecture. The combination of Red and Green with the flowers in the background and around, makes it more splendid.

Running down the stairs, or sitting on the stone laid before the Chasma, or simply looking at the beautiful flowers or taking a stride in the lawns of the Chashme Shahi, is all that adds magic to the visit to the Chashme Shahi Garden.

Around the Garden

»Shalimar and Nishat Gardens : Just like the Chashme Shahi Garden, the Shalimar and Nishat Gardens are also the most famous ones of Srinagar. The combination of Natural Beauty with flowers and scenric beauty is what makes it beautiful.

» Dal Lake : If you have been to Dal Lake then you have not been to Srinagar. The Lotus, Shikaras and the Houseboats are the charm of the Dal Lake. Staying in houseboats for a day or two or for months ( if you wish so), is one of the most happening things to do in Dal Lake. A boat ride is the must do thing in Dal Lake.

» Gulmarg : Once the favorite place of Filmstars and Directors, this valley still holds it age old charms and attractions. Once you are here, you feel like being just next to heaven.

»Shankracharya Temple : Of all those who are religious and even those who are not religious, they should visit this place for its holiness and the simplicity which it endorses.

Our Suggestions

Though most of the required things are available here, still one must carry all the essential things required by him/her.
Dal lake, Shalimar and Nishat Gardens, Pari Mahal, Lal Chowk, Vaishno Mata Temple are some of the famous places of Srinagar which one must see.
Kashmiri cuisine has a different taste - Kashmiri Pulao, Kumani, Korma, Haleem, Shahi Pulao are some of the most famous Kashmiri Dishes. Kahava is the local drink of Srinagar which one must taste.
Kashmiri Kadai or Kashmiri Embroidery is very famous all over the world. Shawls, Jackets, Pounchoos, socks, gloves, scarfs, carpets, bedsheets, quilts, shoes - you name it and you have it. Likewise the wood work of Kashmir is also famous - from Sofas, tables, centre tables, knifes, cutleries, beds, writing tables, shelves and wardrobes - there is a whole range of them to choose from. These are the must picks of Kashmir.
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