Chashme Shahi (Srinagar) FAQs In 2026 - 2027

Chashme Shahi is one of the Mughal gardens built around a spring in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 and named after the famous spring which is believed to have medicinal properties. The garden was designed and laid out by the emperor's governor, Ali Mardan Khan. The garden is known for its terraced lawns, fountains, waterfalls, and floral beds.

Chashme Shahi is located in the Zabarwan Range, near Raj Bhawan (the Governor's house) overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

The best time to visit Chashme Shahi is during the spring and summer months from April to October when the weather is pleasant and the garden is in full bloom. The months of April and May are particularly beautiful when the tulips and roses are blooming.