The Shalimar Gardens of Srinagar are located near Dal Lake, India.
These gardens were laid out in 1616 by Emperor Jahangir, while he was founding the city of Srinagar. They were a gift for his wife, Nur Jahan.
They cover nearly twenty acres, and feature fountains, shaded trees, and gorgeous flowers that are in bloom during the spring and fall months.
If you happen to visit the gardens any time from May to October, be sure to stick around for the sound and light show that's put on every evening. It's simply spectacular!
These gardens were laid out in 1616 by Emperor Jahangir, while he was founding the city of Srinagar. They were a gift for his wife, Nur Jahan.
They cover nearly twenty acres, and feature fountains, shaded trees, and gorgeous flowers that are in bloom during the spring and fall months.
If you happen to visit the gardens any time from May to October, be sure to stick around for the sound and light show that's put on every evening. It's simply spectacular!
A light show in a garden would be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThere's another garden in Africa that has live music every night. That's nice, too.
DeleteOver four hundred years old - impressive.
ReplyDeleteIt's been around a while!
DeleteEmperors seem to have the bucks for big gardens.
ReplyDeleteA light and sound show sounds really spectacular in that setting
At least he made something pretty with his money!
DeleteThe appearance of the garden looks beautiful with flowers on the side and fountain on the middle of the pond. Nice to know about them:)
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely place!
DeleteHi Sherry - I forever remember the Flanders and Swann song about the Hippopotamus ... on the banks of the cool Shalimar ... Beautiful gardens by the Lake ... wonderful part of the world - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI don't know that song. I'll have to look it up.
DeleteHi Sherry. I just got back from a couple of weeks in Toronto. These gardens do look very imperial.
ReplyDeleteAlso, your previous post about Butchart Gardens, is one that I have actually visited! It's a fabulous place.
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