Dara Shikoh Garden is a Mughal garden situated in Bijbehara. The garden comprises centuries-old Chinar trees planted by the Mughal emperors, brought from Iran, which is why it's host town Bijbehara is also known as Town of Chinars.[1]

Dara Shikoh Garden

Dara Shikoh Garden
TypeMughal Garden
LocationIndia, Anantnag, Bijbehara
Area171500 sq.meters
Opened1640 A.D
FounderDara Shikoh

History

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Dara Shikoh a Mughal Emperor and the eldest son of the fifth king of Mughals Shah Jahan built the garden in the early 17th century and was opened on 1640 A.D.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Info of Bagh, archived from the original on 17 February 2010, retrieved 13 March 2022
  2. ^ "Home". jktourism.org.com.