Jawaharlal Nehru Botanical Garden - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 6 km from Srinagar Railway Station, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir. Situated near Tulip Garden, it is one of the must-visit tourist attractions in Srinagar.

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden lies in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range and overlooks the picturesque Dal Lake. This well-manicured garden covers an area of around 80 hectares, of which 17 hectares are occupied by a beautiful lake. This garden was built in the year 1969 in the fond memory of the first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The major aim of creating this garden was to promote the beautiful flora of Kashmir Valley. This well-planned garden is maintained and administered by the Indian Forest Department.

The garden is divided into four main divisions namely Plant Introduction Centre, Research Section, Recreational Garden, and Botanical Garden. With over 1.5 lakhs of ornamental plants, the entire garden looks amazingly stunning with umpteen varieties of plant species, and colorful orchids all around. There is also a greenhouse built in the middle of the garden with the purpose of harboring rare species of flowers. The park gives a regal view of India's horticulture and heritage.

Known to offer a stress-busting environment, Botanical Garden attracts peace seekers, nature lovers, photo fanatics, and fitness freaks. Visitors coming to this place can enjoy the paddle-boat ride on the lake. One can also see the magnificent view of the Zabarwan ranges, the mesmerizing Dal Lake, the historic Hari Parbat Fort as well as the Shiva Temple perched on the Shankaracharya hill from this beautiful garden.

Timings: 9 AM - 7 PM

Entry: Rs. 25 for Indians, & Rs. 300 for Foreigners