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Known as the holiest sanctum in Kashmir, Hazratbal is the place where a Prophet Mohammad is kept. Hair is also known as 'relic' or Moi-e-Muqaddas. The word Hazrat means sacred/revered and stands for Bal place, thus when the word is put together it means 'holy place' or 'revered place'. In general, tourists find the Hazratbal Shrine as an important place to visit in Srinagar, while Muslim devotees from all over the country visit this sacred shrine once in their lifetime.
The Holy Child of the Prophet is publicly displayed on some occasions such as Prophet Mohammad and his four main companions Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique, Hazrat Umar ibn Khattab, Hazrat Usman ibn Affan and Hazrat Ali. Such occasions include many devotees and tourists from across the country.
Primarily famous for its natural spring, Chashme Shahi Garden is part of the Mughal Garden, and is a must-see in Srinagar. The natural spring in this top attraction in Srinagar attracts the eyes of tourists. It believed to have been discovered by the great female saint Rupa Bhavani of Kashmir, spring got her name from her clan and was originally called 'Chashme Sahib'. Commissioned by Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan for his elder son, Dara Shikoh, Chashme Shahi was built by his governor Ali Mardan in 1632.
Chashme Shahi is a three-terraced garden through which flows the water of the natural spring. On the top terrace of the garden, a double storey hut is built which is believed to be the origin source of the water. The gardens have the Persian/Iranian influence in its architecture and well-manicured offering a visual treat to the visitors.
Tourists visited this attraction in Srinagar to drink the water of this spring, which is believed to have medicinal properties. It is to be noted that, even in the extreme summer season, water is always colder than spring.
The time from April to October is the best time to visit Chashme Shahi. During this time of the year, the weather is suitable for tourism. The garden is at full bloom during May and June.