Shalimar Bagh

The Shalimar Bagh in Sanskrit means the abode of love. It is the largest Mughal garden in Kashmir. The Shalimar Bagh was built in the reign of Pravarsena II who founded the city of Srinagar and ruled Kashmir from 79 AD to 139 AD. In 1619, Emperor Jahangir enlarged and beautified the garden for Nur Jahan and named it Farah Baksh, which means The Delightful.

The Shalimar Bagh is located on the right bank of the Dal and is dotted with old Chinar trees and exotic wild flowers. The greenery, gentle sound of flowing water, delightful view of the Dal Lake and the mountains here will soothe your senses and calm your nerves. In the winter months, the garden looks dry and bare and wears a tired look, but even that is charming to look at. If you’re in the mood for a romantic walk or you enjoy landscape and nature photography, this is the perfect place to visit. Scenes from several Bollywood movies including Saat Khoon Maaf and Dil Kya Kare have been shot at the Shalimar Bagh.