Indian States
Jammu
& Kashmir
Kashmir
(
Places
To See )
(
Harwan )
Harwan
is huge Garden lined with flower beds and massive Chinar
Trees with a beautiful canal flowing right through the middle.
The canal is fed from a beautiful lake which lies behind
the garden. there is not much clutter of fountains and other
fancy things but vast big green carpeted green lawns which
form an ideal spot for picnics. This spot is very popular
with the locals for picnics and excursions.
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How to Reach
Harwan lies in Srinagar District and it is 18 Kms from the Distt
Headquarters.The nearest Airport is approx. 25 Kms away in Badgam
Distt.This Airport is connected with major cities of country. The
nearest Rail Head is at Jammu which is 300 Kms away and from there
National Highway NH1A connects the Kashmir valley with India. Every
sort of transport to suit every budget from Buses to Taxis ply on
this Highway. It Takes around 10 to 12 hours to cross
this mountaineous road which crosses some beautiful spots and the
famous Jawahar Tunnel linking Kashmir Valley with country. Selected
Transport is available from anywhere in the Srinagar City with nominal
costs to this beautiful garden. Taxis, Buses can be chartered from
anywhere in the Srinagar city to this place. This garden completes
the series of gardens which can be seen in the Srinagar Distt across
the boulevard road.
Where
to stay
The Boulevard road is lined with Hotels and Restaurants suiting
every budget. Alternatively you can stay at Houseboats which is
altogether a new experience. the accomodation is available for every
budget.
What
to do
Picnicking in the Garden
Talking long walks in the Garden and enjoying the beauty
There are some shops which can supply some light refreshments .
Take off point for visiting Wild life sanctuary of Dachi Gam.
Starting point of climb upto Mahadev Mountain.
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