Badam Wari Garden is a lesser-known, serene lakeside garden in Srinagar, offering visitors a quiet place to enjoy the calm waters and lush scenery typical of Kashmir’s valley gardens. Unlike the more famous Mughal gardens, Badam Wari is less crowded and provides spacious lawns ideal for picnics, morning walks, and family outings. The garden includes clusters of almond trees from which it derives its name, offering beautiful bloom in spring and shade in summer. Its proximity to Dal Lake allows visitors to enjoy water views while relaxing on well-maintained paths or benches. The garden’s tranquility and natural charm make it a welcome break from busier urban areas, perfect for contemplative strolls or casual gatherings.
srinagar, Kashmir
March to November, with spring and summer offering blooming almond trees and shaded walks.
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Badam Wari Garden is a calm, understated jewel along the shores of Dal Lake, providing a less commercialized setting for visitors seeking nature and tranquility. With gentle lawns, mature almond trees, and water views, it fosters an atmosphere of peaceful leisure. The garden’s adjacency to residential areas means it is often a favored morning walking spot for locals and a quiet refuge for travelers wanting to avoid tourist crowds. The presence of flowering almond trees in spring adds seasonal color and fragrance, attracting photographers and botanists. Its unhurried ambiance contrasts pleasantly with Srinagar’s busier tourist zones and contributes to the green lung of the city’s lakeside.
Take a leisurely stroll through tree-lined paths.
Bring a picnic and enjoy lakeside relaxation.
Photograph blossoms and calm water reflections.
Sit and read or meditate in quiet corners of the garden.
Combine with an early morning or evening shikara ride on Dal Lake.
Include a morning walk in Badam Wari before heading to Shir Shali Dar, Shankaracharya Temple, or Dal Lake shikara rides.
Pair garden relaxation with late afternoon visits to nearby Mughal gardens or lakeside cafes.
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srinagar, Kashmir, India
March to November, with spring and summer offering blooming almond trees and shaded walks.
Situated at a similar elevation to Dal Lake, Badam Wari experiences Srinagar’s mild climate with cool, pleasant springs and summers, crisp falls, and chilly winters. The almond trees bloom during early spring, signaling the start of the tourist season. Seasonal variations in humidity and occasional lake fog can affect visibility and comfort outdoors.
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