Nishat Bagh

Bordering the banks of the Dal Lake, this 12-terrace garden has beautiful soaring chinars, blossoming plants and water canals flowing down the centre. The landscaped terraces start high up and last all the way down to the edge of the Dal Lake. This is the largest of the Mughal gardens and is also known as the 'garden of bliss.' With a stunning backdrop of the Zabarwan Mountains, its sprawling expanse houses ruins of buildings dating back to the Mughal period. There’s also a small spring behind the garden, known as Gopi Tirth which is the source of the crystal clear water.