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Shalimar Bagh, 1619

Built by emperor Jahangir on the north-east of Dal Lake. Called the crown of Srinagar.

Nishat Bagh

The Garden of Delight, terraced on the east bank of Dal Lake, the second largest.

Chashme Shahi, 1632

The royal spring, built for Shah Jahan's son Dara Shikoh, near Raj Bhawan.

Pari Mahal

A seven-terrace garden high on the Zabarwan range, with views over Dal Lake.

See them in a morning

All four sit on the eastern side of Dal Lake, a short drive apart.

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