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Mughal garden · Srinagar

Shalimar Bagh

The garden runs along one long axis with three terraces, pavilions and fountains, shaded by old chinars.

Photo: KennyOMG / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

Shalimar Bagh was built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619 and is often called the 'crown of Srinagar'. Three terraces with fountains and a long central channel run under chinar trees, about 2 km beyond Nishat Bagh. It's more enclosed and intimate than Nishat, and usually open from morning into the evening.

Shalimar Bagh at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
Mughal garden
Where
~12 km from Dal Gate, ~2 km beyond Nishat
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Late afternoon
Entry / ticket
Small entry fee, paid at the gate
Access status
Open
What to expect

What to expect at Shalimar Bagh

The garden runs along one long axis with three terraces, pavilions and fountains, shaded by old chinars.

Late afternoon light through the chinars is lovely. It stays open into the evening in summer, closing earlier in winter.

It pairs naturally with Nishat Bagh and Hazratbal on the same loop.

Best months

Best in Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov

  1. GoodJan
  2. GoodFeb
  3. GoodMar
  4. BestApr
  5. BestMay
  6. BestJun
  7. GoodJul
  8. GoodAug
  9. BestSep
  10. BestOct
  11. BestNov
  12. GoodDec
BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

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FAQ

Shalimar Bagh questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

Mughal Emperor Jahangir, in 1619.

Roughly 9 am to 7 pm in summer, earlier closing in winter.

Reportedly not for phones and ordinary cameras; confirm at the gate.

About 2 km.

Yes, the chinars make it one of the best autumn spots.

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