Chashme Shahi, Srinagar
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Chashme Shahi or Chashma i Shahi Or Cheshma Shahi, also called Chashma Shahi or Cheshma Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as per the orders of the Emperor, as a gift for his eldest son Prince Dara Shikoh. The garden is located in the Zabarwan Range, near Raj Bhawan overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. ()
Local name: चश्माशाहीOpened: 1632 (392 years ago)Visitors per year: 100 thous.Elevation: 5505 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°5'10"N, 74°53'14"E
Day trips
Chashme Shahi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Royal Springs Golf Course, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Nehru Garden, Zeashta Devi Shrine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Chashme Shahi open?
Chashme Shahi is open:
- Monday 10 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
- Friday 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Chashme Shahi?
Nearby attractions include Pari Mahal, Srinagar (8 min walk), Nehru Garden, Srinagar (15 min walk), Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar (21 min walk).