With terraced lawns, cascading fountains, paint-box-bright flowerbeds with the panorama of the Dal in front of them - the three Mughal Gardens of Chesmashahi, Nishat and Shalimar are the Mughal Emperors' concept of paradise and are today very popular places for picnics and excursions. The beauty of these gardens is at their best during spring but the Mughal structure of these gardens lends them a unique sense of beauty even when the flowers are not blossoming.
Hazratbal Mosque
The white mosque is breathtakingly beautiful. Women can enter only the first part of the mosque. Visitors can also take a walk through the adjacent market area with a range of great fresh food and a thousand things deep fried.
Ziarati Hazrati Youza Asouph
This tomb, also known as Roza Bal, is believed by some to be the tomb of Jesus (part of the larger theory that he survived the crucifixion and made his way to Kashmir where he lived until at least the age of 100). It has been made popular by recent books such as Jesus Lived in India by Holger Kersten among others.
Pari Mahal
Dont miss the breathtaking views of the city from the Pari Mahal. This ancient monument stands proudly revealing through its bricks, walls and surroundings the rich story of the past.