Nigeen Lake Srinagar, Kashmir
Have you ever seen heaven on earth that is too filled with lots of greenery? Then here is a place that will free your soul from all worldly worries. Jammu and Kashmir are not just about snow and mountains, but the site reveals its secrets when we dig deep. Nigeen Lake is one of the beauties of Srinagar.
It is located just by the side of a hillock named Hari Parbat. There are many exciting things about this lake. It is connected to three more lakes through tiny channels, and it is always full. The poplar trees stand in a line to welcome us to this beautiful place. The willow trees look like they show the greenery on us in which you will enjoy the shade of nature's love.
Things to Do at Nigeen Lake
Here is a list of popular things to do Nigeen Lake
- Shikara Ride
- Stay in houseboat
- Take a swim
- Sunrise and Sunset views
- Tulip Garden tour
How to Reach Nigeen Lake
BY road: Srinagar, Nigeen lake is connected to main highways, which allows you to travel easily there. There are buses run and maintained by the Jammu & Kashmir Road Transport service to Delhi, Jammu, and local bus services to railway stations.
By Train: Srinagar Railway station, about 20 km
By Air: Sheik ulAlam International Airport, about 22 km;
Best Time to Visit Nigeen Lake
The summer and the autumn seasons will make this place heaven; the best time to visit this place is from March to November.
Entry Fee Nigeen Lake
No entry fee applies to a look at the lake, but if you plan for a ride or stay in the houseboat, then the price starts at approximately 1000/- rupees, and the shikhara ride cost will be on an hourly basis starting from 500/- rupees.
Visiting Timings Nigeen Lake
Timings: Any time
List of Attractions near Nigeen Lake
- Tulip garden about 12 Km
- Pari Mahal about 16 Km
- Shalimar Garden about 7 Km
- ChashmaShahi Garden about 14 Km
- Shankaracharya Temple about 13 Km
- Nishat Garden about 9 Km
- Hazaratbal Shrine about 3 Km
