Discover Chashma Shahi: Kashmir’s Royal Mughal Oasis
Nestled in Srinagar’s Zabarwan Range, Chashma Shahi (The Royal Spring) is a living monument to Mughal love. Built in 1632 AD by governor Ali Mardan Khan for Emperor Shah Jahan’s beloved son, Prince Dara Shikoh, this terraced garden cascades down hillsides overlooking Dal Lake – blending Persian design with Kashmir’s natural splendour.
Why Chashma Shahi Captivates Travellers
- Healing Waters: The garden centers around a natural spring whose mineral-rich waters were believed by Mughals to possess medicinal properties. Drink from stone-carved channels just like royalty did 400 years ago.
- Architectural Poetry: Three terraces unfold in classic charbagh style – fountains, symmetry, and rare Chinars framing Pir Panjal mountain views.
- Intimate Atmosphere: Unlike sprawling Shalimar Bagh, Chashma Shahi offers quiet corners under blossom trees – perfect for romance.
Top Experiences
- Taste Mughal History: Sip saffron kahwa near the spring where Shah Jahan’s court once relaxed.
- Photography Magic: Capture rainbows in fountain mist against the backdrop of Dal Lake (Golden hour recommended!).
- Wellness Walk: Follow the water’s path—from spring source to lotus pools—through terraces scented with roses.
Visitor Essentials
| Detail | Information |
| Entry Fee | ₹50 (adults); ₹20 (children) |
| Timings | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Apr-Oct) |
| 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Nov-Mar) | |
| Best Time | April-June (blooming tulips/roses) |
| Dress Code | Comfortable shoes for stone steps |
Pair Chashma Shahi with Your Kashmir Trip Package
Ideal Add-ons for Tour Packages:
- Romantic Itineraries: Include in your Kashmir honeymoon trip package – combine with Shikara ride on Dal Lake and Pashmina shopping. Tip: Propose at sunset by the top terrace fountain!
- Cultural Deep-Dives: Our Kashmir tour package bundles Chashma Shahi with Pari Mahal & Shalimar Bagh for a Mughal trilogy.
- Corporate Retreats: Tranquil gardens + Dal Lake views = perfect venue for executive meetings. We arrange private tours before public hours.
Why Travellers Love Our Kashmir Packages
“Denizen Holidays crafts seamless experiences – no ticket lines, no rushed guides. At Chashma Shahi, we reveal secrets even locals forget: like the hidden pavilion where Dara Shikoh wrote poetry.” – Aatif, Lead Curator
Your Royal Escape Awaits
Chashma Shahi remains Kashmir’s most intimate Mughal treasure – where history’s whispers mingle with spring waters. Let us weave it into your dream Kashmir itinerary.
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“In Chashma Shahi’s symmetry, you feel Shah Jahan’s vision: that paradise isn’t beyond – it’s here, shaped by water and stone.”
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