Chashme Shahi is one of the three famous Mughal gardens in Srinagar, well known by its natural spring, beautiful terraces and great views of the Zabarwan hills and Dal Lake. This garden was built in 1632 during the Mughal era and is the smallest of the three Mughal gardens in Srinagar. While as, the spring and traditional water channels in this place give it a unique charm. This garden is located near Pari Mahal and is therefore also a great place to visit while exploring Srinagar.
There are mainly three ways to to reach Chashme Shahi in Srinagar:by air, by train and by road. Chashme Shahi is located in Srinagar so after reaching the city you can easily continue to the garden by road. Srinagar airport is around 19 km from Chashme Shahi, Srinagar Nowgam Railway Station is around 17 km away , and Lal Chowk is around 9 km away. You can take a taxi or a private cab to reach Chashme Shahi from there places easily.
If you live outside the Jammu & Kashmir and want to visit Chashme Shahi then the best and fastest way to come here is by taking a flight. As this will take you very less time than other two options. First you need to take a flight to Srinagar which will land you at the International Airport of Srinagar (SXR). You can look for the flights you take as there are both direct flights to Srinagar for some cities and connecting one also, so make sure to check before booking. After reaching Srinagar Airport, Chashme Shahi is around 19 km away by road. you can simply take a taxi or private cab and travel towards Srinagar Chashme Shahi.
If you are travelling from any other part of India, you can take a train to Jammu Tawi or Udhampur Railway Station. After reaching Jammu you can now take the Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to reach Kashmir. The train will drop you at the Srinagar Nowgam Railway station from there you can travel by road in a taxi or private cab towards the Chashme Shahi which is around 17 km away from there which will take you around 40 minutes to reach there depending on the traffic and route taken. The train is a good option for those who want to visit Chashme Shahi and all other places in Kashmir without spending lot of money.
The easiest way to reach Chashme Shahi is by road as if you are taking other two options still you need to travel your last part of journey through road because there are no direct connection of other two modes of transport direct to this beautiful garden. Chashme Shahi is around 9 km from Lal Chowk and can be reached by taxi, private car, or local transport. The route for this passes through the Dal Lake side so while you travel you can enjoy the scenic beauty of Dal Lake.If you are already in Srinagar, traveling by road is the easiest way to reach Chashme Shahi Garden from where you can also visit the nearby places also like Pari Mahal, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh.
If you are planning nwo to stay near the Chashme Shahi Srinagar then you will find hotels and other accommodations options around the Dal Lake area. There is also JKTDC accommodation at Chashme Shahi, while as many hotels are available within a few kilometers of the garden. If you are staying here then this is a good decesion because you can visit other places also like Chashme Shahi itself, Pari Mahal, Dal Lake and other nearby places without travelling a lot every day.
JKTDC Huts, Chashme Shahi is one of the closest accommodation options that you can find there because it is located at the Chashme Shahi itself. JKTDC have different types of accommodation here, including Deluxe1 BHK Huts, Super Deluxe 1 BHK Huts, Deluxe 2 BHK Huts, Super Deluxe 2 BHK Huts, Deluxe 4 BHK Huts and a Yatri Niwas Dormitory. This can be a good options for the travellers who want to stay near to Chashme Shahi rather than staying in another part of Srinagar.
Taj Dal View, Srinagar is around 3.6 km from the garden of Chashme Shahi and is located in Brein, close to the Dal Lake. The hotel provides rooms and suites with the views of the valley and the Dal Lake, also with a restaurant, a fitness centre, parking and other facilities. It is a good choice for the travellers who are looking for a more comfortable and luxury hotel near Chashme Shahi Srinagar.
The LaLiT Grand Palace Srinagar is around 4.6 km from Chashme Shahi and is located on Gupkar Road. This is a heritage hotel with large gardens, views of Dal Lake and lot of rooms, suites and cottages. The hotel was originally built as a palace by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1910 and now offers modern faciliteis along with its old palace style view. It is also a good option if you are looking for a luxury hotel near Chashme Shahi.
The best time to visit Chandanwari depends on what you want to see.
Chashme Shahi in winter season is silent and quiet, with cold weather and beautiful views of the snowv covered mountains. It is not that much visited in this season because the garden does not have the same greenery and flowers as it has in the warmer months. The cold weather and snowfall can also affect access at times.
Chashme Shahi in summer is a good time to enjoy enjoy its greenery, flowers, natural spring and cool surroundings. June to August is a good time to visit as the weather is warmer in Srinagar, while the garden remains green in these months.
Chashme Shahi in autumn is a beautiful time to visit here especially in the months of September and October, as you will see clear views, less crowded, changing colors of Kashmir’s chinar trees and a different look of Mughal Garden.
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You can easily get taxi from Srinagar to Chashme Shahi as the garden is inside the Srinagar city. You can take a taxi from like Lal Chowk, Dal Lake or other parts of Srinagar where you are and then travel towards Chashme Shahi by road. The garden is on Boulevard Road near Dal Lake, so it becomes easy for you to reach by taxi.
You can also come by a local bus in Srinagar to travel to Chashme Shahi area. Buses are available on many routes in the Srinagar, but there are not direct buses from every part of the city to the garden. You can take a bus towards a nearby area like Dalgate/TRC and then take a local taxi or auto for the remaining distance to Chashme Shahi.
If you want to see Srinagar on your own, you can easily rent a bike and ride to Chashme Shahi. The garden is connected by Boulevard Road, so you can easily travel to Chashme Shahi on a bike. It can also be a good option if you are planning to visit the other places which are around Dal Lake on the same day. Also Bike rental service in Srinagar is available at Tripmore at best prices.
If you are travelling in your own car from Srinagar, then you can drive to Chashme Shahi by road easily. The way to garden is through Boulevard Road and is around 9 km from Lal Chowk. You can drive towards Chashme Shahi and park your car near the garden where parking is available and then you can walk towards the garden.
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Yes, you can find shops near the entrance of the Chashm Shahi Garden. There are shops and restaurants also on the road towards Chasme Shahi, As Chashme Shahi is a tourist garden so you can not expect a large market outside the park.
yes there is an ATM near Chashme Shahi Garden, J&K Bank. So the visitors coming to the garden can withdraw cash there. But still it is recommended to keep some cash with you because sometimes it can happen that ATM service will be unavailable.
Yes, Mobile internet is available at Chashme Shahi Sriangar, as it is located in the Srinagar so the internet connection is very good at here and other surrounding places there, so you don’t need to worry about mobile internet connection.
Chashme Shahi is around 9 km from Lal Chowk in Srinagar by road. it is located within the Sringar city near the Dal Lake and you can reach there through Boulevard Road.
The best time you can plan to visit Chashme Shahi Garden is from the month of April to October when the weather is warm and good and the garden also looks beautiful. May and June month are especially good as the garden is at its full bloom during this time. Chashme Shahi is open for tourist from the month of March To November so you can plan your trip to Kashmir in these months if you want to visit this beautiful garden Chashme Shahi in Srinagar.
There are some more places that you can visit if your plan is to visit Chashme Shahi then you can visit these places also as these are near to the park and would not take you lot of time to reach there.One of the nearest one to Chashme Shahi is Pari Mahal which will take you 5 mintues to reach there, while as other places are Nishat Garden and Shalimar Garden. You can easily cover all these places in a single day while exploring the sriangar.
If you are planning a Chashme Shahi trip as a part of your Kashmir holiday, Tripmore can help you plan your hotel stay, sightseeing and local transport. Our Kashmir Tour Packages also have Chashme Shahi sightseeing with places also, and we can also help you plan the rest of your Kashmir Trip according to your travel dates, your budget and the number of days you are giving to your trip. You can choose a suitable Tour Package or customize your Kashmir Trip as according to you with Tripmore.
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Chashme Shahi is famous for its natural spring and historic Mughal garden in Srinagar.
Chashme Shahi was built by Ali Mardan Khan in 1632 on the orders of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
Chashme Shahi means “Royal Spring”. The name comes from the natural spring around which the Mughal garden was built.
The Chashme Shahi entry fee can change, so it is better to check the ticket counter before your visit. Mostly it goes aroung 50 – 100 rupees per person
Chashme Shahi remains open for tourists from March to November.
You can usually keep around 1 hour for visiting Chashme Shahi Garden.
You can reach Chashme Shahi Garden by road through Boulevard Road from Dal Lake. It is around 9 km from Lal Chowk, about 17 km from NOWGAM Srinagar Railway Station and around 19 km from Srinagar Airport
