In this video Today, we'll be touring one of the most enchanting tourist destinations of Srinagar - the Chashme Shahi Mughal Garden or Cheshme Shahi Garden. Nestled in the foothills of the #zabarwan Mountain range, this #garden is a paradise for nature lovers.
This beautiful garden was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor #shahjahan in the 17th century and is popularly known as the Royal Spring. Its unique feature is the natural #spring that flows through the garden, and the word "chashme" means "spring" in the local language.The Chashme Shahi Mughal Garden has three levels, each with its own distinct character and features. The first level is located at the lowest point and consists of a series of terraced gardens and fountains. The second level is a little higher up and features a beautiful #fountain surrounded by #flowerbeds and lawns.The third level of the garden offers a breathtaking view of the #dallake , where one can sit and relax amidst the cool breeze while gazing at the magnificent Himalayan ranges. The garden is adorned with several small waterfalls, cascades, and fountains that are designed to soothe your senses and lower your stress levels.
Chashme Shahi originally derives its name from the spring which was discovered by the great female saint of Kashmir, Rupa Bhawani, who was from the Sahib clan of Kashmiri Pandits. The family name of Rupa Bhawani was 'Sahib' and the spring was originally called 'Chashme Sahibi'. Over the years the name got corrupted and today the place is known as Chashme Shahi.
The garden was constructed around the spring by the Mughal Governor Ali Mardan Khan in 1632. It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his eldest son, #darashikoh . In the east of Chashma Shahi the Pari Mahal (Fairy Palace) lies where Dara Sikoh used to learn astrology and where he was later killed by his brother Aurengzeb. The garden is 108 metre long and 38 metre wide and is spread over one acre of land. It is the smallest garden among the three Mughal gardens of Srinagar.
The garden presents Mughal architecture as used in different Mughal gardens. The artistically built garden has Iranian influence in its art and architecture and the design is based on the Persian gardens. It is built around a freshwater spring, discovered by Rupa Bhawani, which flows through its centre in terraces. The topography and the steepness of the land has led to the formation of the garden. The main focus of the garden is the spring which flows down in terraces and is divided into three sections: an aqueduct, waterfall, and fountains. A two-storey Kashmiri hut stands at the first terrace which is the origin of the spring. The water then flows down through a water ramp (chadar) into the second terrace. The second terrace serves as a water pool and a large fountain stands at its centre. The water again flows down through a water ramp into the third terrace, which is a square five-fountain pool. It is the lowest pool at the entrance of the garden. The visitors are received through a flight of stairs on both sides of the terraces which leads up to the origin of the spring. Watch :
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