BADAMWARI

Kathi-Darwaza,

The early bloom of flowers on Almond trees in the sprawling historic Badamwari garden in Shahr-e-Khaas has become a source of attraction for nature lovers and tourists, alike. Situated on foothills of Hari Parbat, the 300 kanals garden was dotted with trees, flowers and cascades providing a soothing experience to the visitors.

Historians maintain there was no record to suggest who laid the garden but they say it existed even before the rule of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin in the 14th ...

The early bloom of flowers on Almond trees in the sprawling historic Badamwari garden in Shahr-e-Khaas has become a source of attraction for nature lovers and tourists, alike. Situated on foothills of Hari Parbat, the 300 kanals garden was dotted with trees, flowers and cascades providing a soothing experience to the visitors.

Historians maintain there was no record to suggest who laid the garden but they say it existed even before the rule of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin in the 14th century. A well-covered dome in the garden is named after an Afghan ruler, Warris Khan. The bloom on the Almond trees heralded the spring and marked the New Year for Kashmiris. But with the passage of time, particularly during the past three decades, it has lost its glory. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and Heritage Trust, the garden was revived by the JK Bank and formally thrown open for public in 2008.

Contact Person

Nisar Ahmad Wani
Directorate of Tourism Kashmir
Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar

0194-2502512

dtk@jktourism.org

http://www.jktourism.jk.gov.in

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - srinagar International Airport (16 Km away)

Nearest Railway Station - Jammu Tawi Railway Station (270 Km away)

Climate

Min. -5 Degree Celcius

Max. +30 Degree Celcius

Accomodation

Several Star category hotels are available.

Medical Services

Specialty hospitals are available.

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