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All of India’s ancient gardens (ie pre-1,000 CE Hindu and Buddhist gardens) have been lost, yet India has a large number of historic gardens made under the influence of Islam. This includes the Mughal gardens of North India, of which the Taj Mahal Garden and the Shalimar Bagh Garden in Kashmir are perhaps the most famous. Visiting the gardens in North India is relatively easy but visiting gardens in other parts of India is likely to involve some bumpy road travel. Because of the dry climate in the Northwest, Indian gardens depend on irrigation.
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Shalimar Garden – The Delightful Garden of Kashmir
Shalimar garden is an augmentation of the many gardens and parks that in unison make this garden. Incorporated around 400 years ago by the Mughal king Jehangir, for his wife Nur Jehan, this garden was incipiently called as the Farah Baksh. Built with impeccable amenities this garden has a canal in the center that was once the source of water supply. Around 15 km from the TRC, the length and breadth of this garden is 539 m by 182 m. it is four storeyed and once the fourth terrace apportioned for the womenfolk. Also known as the 'garden of love', this garden offersa picturesque view of the other gardens, terraces and lakes.
Nishat Garden – The Paramount of all Gardens
Believed to be built by Queen Nur Jehan's brother, this lake sprawls its stretch on the Dal lake. Though a little smaller than the Shalimar Gardens, it is pre-eminent for its Chinar Trees that is scrambled in perfect order. With Zabarwan mountains forming the back scene for this lake, it has twelve terrace that represent the zodiac signs. Beside the beauty one can also find the reminiscent of some buildings that were built during the Mughal reign.
Chashmashahi – The Royal Spring
Deriving its name from the water spring that waters it, this is the smallest of the Mughal Garden. However, this does not abate it from the other gardens. Build by the emperor Shah Jehan, who also built the Taj Mahal, this garden prides in having fountains, three terraces and conduit. Located on the hillside near the Nehru Memorial Park , this garden also has some waterfalls and a fresh water spring. Not only this there is a small shrine of Chashme Sahiba, near the garden which too has a fresh water spring. These fresh water springs are believed to have certain medicinal properties. However, one has to pay an entry free before admittance in this garden.
Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty since time immemorial and has been aptly described as "heaven on earth". The state has some of the best tourist spots in the country. Tourists from India, and abroad, visit the state to enjoy its scenic beauty. Tourism is one of the main industries of the state and has immensely contributed to the economy. Some of the major tourist attractions in the state are Gulmarg, Pahalgam.
Jammu is also known as the City of Temples. Some famous temples located here are Raghunath Temple, Bave Wali Mata, Ranbireshwar Temple and Panchbakhtar Temple just to name a few. The summer capital Srinagar is famous for its Dal Lake. The biggest attraction of the Dal Lake are the houseboats that can be seen floating there. The Mughal Gardens of Srinagar is also a popular tourist attraction. Some of the major pilgrimage centres of the nation are located in the state. The two most important pilgrimage centres are the Amarnath Caves and Vaishnodevi Shrine.
Apart from its rich cuisine and culture, there are many other attractions that one can indulge in while on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Some of these are trekking, rafting and skiing. Kashmir is also known for its traditional crafts and has some of the best handicrafts in the country; carpets, shawls, paper mache and walnut wood craft to name a few.
Jammu and Kashmir has some of the best hotels to cater to its ever-growing tourism industry. Hotels range from the budget category to the luxury ones. Even the Dal Lake houseboats come in various categories like deluxe and economy.
