Right on the shore
Dal Lake
Hazratbal Shrine sits directly on the lake's northern shore — a shikara ride from here is one of the calmest ways to see it.
Near Hazratbal Shrine
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From the shrine's marble courtyard on the shore of Dal Lake, the rest of the city's Mughal gardens, viewpoints, and the lake itself are all within easy reach.
Right on the shore
~5–6 km away
Shalimar Bagh
Built for Empress Nur Jahan, and the closest of the valley's grand Mughal gardens to the shrine.
~9–10 km away
Nishat Bagh
A grand, fully intact Mughal garden with a central water channel running straight down to the shore of Dal Lake.
~9–10 km away
Pari Mahal
A seven-terraced hillside garden with the best sunset view over Dal Lake and the city — a short drive past Chashme Shahi.
~8–9 km away
Chashme Shahi
A small, spring-fed Mughal garden on the way to Pari Mahal, worth combining into the same trip.
Seasonal · Mar–Apr
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
Asia's largest tulip garden, in bloom for a short window each spring — check dates before planning around it.
~13–14 km away
Shankaracharya Temple
The furthest stop on this list, but a hilltop viewpoint over the city that pairs well with Pari Mahal's view.