Pari Mahal
پری محل
A seven-terrace garden and academy ruin built by a Mughal prince in the 17th century, with a sunset viewpoint overlooking Dal Lake.
Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan, built this site for his teacher. It once served as an academy of astronomy and Sufism and is now a terraced garden with arcaded ruins. It sits on the slopes of the Zabarwan Mountains, with clear views over all of Dal Lake and the city of Srinagar. It is lit at night. Admission is about 30 rupees. From Chashme Shahi, it is about 2 kilometers uphill along the mountain road, and there is a security check at the entrance.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Chashme Shahi
- Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
- Char Chinar
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Dal Lake
- Nishat Bagh
- Nigeen Lake