NEHRU GARDEN

About Nehru Garden

Opening Hours: 9 AM to 7 PM every day

Prime Day and Hours: Weekdays; early mornings

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

Tickets: Offline

Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi, 249 kilometres away

Nearest Airport: Srinagar International Airport, 20 kilometres away

Nearest Bus Stop: Srinagar Bus Stop, 12 kilometres away

Discover the most famous botanical garden in Jammu and Kashmir as you visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden with Srinagar honeymoon packages. The attraction, which dates to 1969 and opened to visitors in 1987, is Srinagar’s newest and one of its lesser-known gardens. The Nehru Garden is unique as it not only lets you admire flowers and plants but also learn more about them through educational tours.

This botanical garden is spread across 80 hectares near the iconic Dal Lake and is lined with flower beds and lush green shrubs. Situated in the foothills of Srinagar’s Zabarwan mountain, the garden is divided into four zones and several mini gardens. Across these spaces, you can see over 150,000 ornamental plants, 50 species of trees, a greenhouse full of Himalayan orchids, and an oak forest. With over 300 species of flora, a stunning lake, beautiful pathways, waterfalls, and a children’s play area, the garden has something for everyone.

MUST-TRY EXPERIENCES

1.  Take Nature Walks: The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden adds a touch of knowledge to a classic garden tour with its nature walks. Explore one of the top places to visit in Srinagar with a guided educational tour where you learn about different plant and flower species.

2.  Enjoy Photography: Bring out the photographer in you as you click stunning pictures of thousands of blooming flowers and lush greenery at Srinagar’s botanical garden. You can also click some of Kashmir’s beautiful birds like the Himalayan Bulbul and Kashmir Flycatcher here.

3.  Pack a Picnic: Spend a day having fun with your friends and family as you plan a picnic at the botanical garden. Pack your snacks and beverages and enjoy a sunny day out surrounded by vibrant flowers, beautiful pathways, tall trees, and calming views.

Nehru Garden Highlights

• Admire an unparalleled variety of flowers from across the world over an area of 80 hectares near the iconic Dal Lake.
• Spot rare Kashmiri tropical plants and learn about them from a knowledgeable guide during your tour.
• Click stunning pictures of the lush green garden full of colourful flowers with the backdrop of snow-clad mountains.
• Walk through a dense forest of oak trees, the only one of its kind in a Srinagar garden, at this incredible attraction.
• Explore one of Kashmir’s hidden gems as you plan a visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden in Srinagar.

How To Reach Nehru Garden

By Cab/Taxi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden is around 10 kilometres away from the Srinagar city centre. You can reach here by cabs and other private transportation in approximately 20 minutes via Gupkar Road and Boulevard Road.

Best Time To Visit Nehru Garden

Peak Season (April to June)

1.  Weather insights: Pleasant temperatures, sunny days, blossoming flowers, lush greenery

2.  Things to do: Picnicking, photography, birdwatching

Shoulder Season (July to September)

1.  Weather insights: Pleasant temperatures, occasional rainfall, lush greenery, blooming flowers

2.  Things to do: Nature walks, photography

Waning Season (October to March)

1.  Weather insights: Cold weather, subzero temperatures, snow cover, frequent snowfall

2.  Things to do: Photography, educational tours

Nehru Garden Other Essential Information

WHY VISIT?

1. The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden is the only modern garden in Srinagar and dates to 1969.

2. The garden, as the name suggests, was constructed in honour of India’s first Prime Minister, Shri Jawaharlal Nehru.

3. Unlike the Mughal Gardens of Srinagar, which see heavy crowds, the botanical garden allows you to explore nature in calm and peaceful surroundings.

4. You can participate in educational tours to learn more about the plants and flowers from a knowledgeable guide.

5. Apart from exploring the garden, you can enjoy activities like birdwatching and picnicking with friends and family.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

1. Tickets to the botanical garden are available at the entry counter and are priced INR 24 for adults and INR 12 for children.

2. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as you will need to walk around quite a lot to explore the garden.

3. Walking on flower beds and picking flowers is not allowed, as is littering the garden to protect its natural beauty.

4. Cameras and mobile phones are permitted, so you can click as many pictures as you want without disturbing the plants here.

5. The best time to visit the garden is in the mornings when the flowers are in full bloom and the plants are fresh.