Nishat Bagh
نشاط باغ
The largest Mughal terraced garden on Dal Lake, backed by the Zabarwan Mountains and facing the lake, with dramatic cascading water terraces.
Built in 1633 by Asaf Khan, brother of Nur Jahan, the garden has 12 terraces corresponding to the twelve zodiac signs. A central water staircase cascades down toward Dal Lake, making it the largest and most open garden on the east shore. Admission costs about 30 rupees. The soft light of the afternoon is ideal for photographing the lake views. It is about 4 km from Shalimar Bagh, and it is easy to catch a ride along Boulevard Road.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Dal Lake
- Shalimar Bagh
- Char Chinar
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
- Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Chashme Shahi
- Pari Mahal