This week’s travel theme by Ailsa has me all revved up. I have so many that it become difficult for me to select, so here goes. These pictures are from our trip to Kashmir. Kashmir was the summer destination for the Mughal kings. Jahagir-the fourth Mughal king- described it as heaven on earth. They commissioned many walled gardens in Srinagar, which are renowned for their architecture and beauty. The famous ones are ‘Nishat Bagh’,’ Shalimar Bagh’ and ‘Chashm-i-shahi’. Thankfully they are being maintained despite the turmoil in the region.
Shikaras on the Dal Lake
flowers at the Mughal gardens
fountains from the times of Jahagir (water from the Dal lake was channelled through the gardens via aqueducts)
When you try, you can imagine the royalty resting or enjoying the beauty of the gardens, with the women of the ‘Zennana’ hidden from the public view in the latticed stone pavilions or ‘baradari’ as they are called. Picture that.
Beautiful photos, I love the first one with the stunning boats, gorgeous!
Thank you!! Am glad you enjoyed because I really love your photos!!