In pics | Autumn transformation of this Mughal Garden is just bliss
Jammu and Kashmir is a trove of treasure when it comes to scenic beauties and natural wonders. One such – Nishat Garden located on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, close to Srinagar - is the second largest Mughal garden in the valley. It was designed in 1633 by Asif Khan, elder brother of Nur Jehan and has an interesting history associated to it. Documents note that when Emperor Shah Jahan visited the garden, mesmerised by its beauty - he had hoped Khan, his father-in-law would gift it to him which did not happen. In 'jealously', Shah Jahan is believed to have cut off the water supply to garden, leaving it deserted for a while. Fortunately, the garden still blooms and these pictures of yellow, red and crimson (mostly) chinar leaves of Autumn are a sight for us to behold.
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On the bank of the Dal Lake, with the Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, this garden comes second to valley's largest garden Shalimar Bagh.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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Inspired by Persian gardens, its design was remodelled to suit the topographic conditions of the site chosen for its construction.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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The garden is a broad cascade of terraces lined with avenues of chinar and cypress trees.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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Rising from the edge of the Dal Lake, the garden has twelve 12 terraces representing twelve Zodiacal signs. (Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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Out of all the terraces, the second terrace is considered the most impressive and has an abundance of Persian lilacs and pansies which provide a lovely sight.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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