Achabal Gardens
Achabal Bagh
A spring-fed garden built by the Mughal queen Nur Jahan, with stepped water channels and fountains cascading under plane-tree shade.
Achabal Gardens lie about 8 km east of Anantnag. They were built in the 17th century under Queen Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir, using spring water that rises at the foot of the mountain. Water channels, waterfalls and fountains run down the terraces, lined with tall plane trees. The garden is smaller than Shalimar Garden in Srinagar, but it is less crowded and more tranquil. It is about 45 km from Pahalgam and can be visited on the way to or from Srinagar. Entry is about 24 rupees, and the garden closes before sunset.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–7:00 pm (earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Verinag Spring
- Mamleshwar Temple (Mamal)
- Baisaran Meadow
- Pahalgam
- Lidder River
- Tulian Lake
- Pahalgam Golf Course
- Betaab Valley