When in Srinagar, among visiting other places every tourist’s itinerary sure includes the names of the Mughal gardens. When one talks about the Mughat Gardens, it’s a collection of gardens built with exquisite taste during the Mughal era and well maintained till date. The most important among them are Shalimar baug, Chashma shahi and Nishant Baug. Mostly built with Islamic style of architecture and a terraced approach, these royal gardens reflect exemplary fine landscaping. Combined with the landscaping, the fine architecture of the buildings and monuments which they house, adds to their grandness. Covered with greenery, assortment of colors when flowers are in bloom, these wonderful gardens in the city are proofs of the artistic inclination of erstwhile Mughal emperors. Reflecting elements of Persian architecture, these mesmerizing gardens with their scenic charm attract thousands of tourists every year. Great for photography, walk and spending some quite time amidst the beauty of nature most of these gardens have an opening and closing time and charge a minor fee at the entrance. In these gardens many movies have been filmed and are one of the most visited tourist spots in the country.