Pari Mahal
About Pari Mahal
Far From City: 7 kms from city center
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About Pari Mahal
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Time Required:2-3 hrs
Open Time:9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed on Friday)
Cost:INR 20
History of Pari Mahal
Pari Mahal was built by Dara Shikoh, a Mughal Prince and the eldest son of the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 1650 AD. The location initially is said to have been a Buddhist monastery. The Pari Mahal was built by destroying the remains of the monastery and was used as a venue to teach the prince astronomy and astrology. Also, it is said, it was here that the princes' younger brother Prince Aurangazeb killed him to win over the Mughal Reign. Later on, Pari Mahal served as a venue for paramilitary camp.
Architecture of Pari Mahal
The breathtaking structure of Pari Mahal has six terraces in total and is a fabulous illustration of Islamic architecture. The garden expands across a length of 123 metres and is about 63 metres wide. The outer wall has 21 arches built in a series in descending order. The entrance is on the third terrace with two spacious rooms on either side of the hall.
The uppermost terrace mostly consists of the ruins of a reservoir - a structure that the archaeologist think is the Baradari which means a twelve door pavilion usually constructed on the top of certain monuments to allow ventilation. The second terrace has a vast reservoir in the middle. The fourth terrace also consists of ruins of a reservoir while the fifth terrace has a wall with pigeon holes. The sixth terrace has a tank in the middle with an octagonal bastion on each end. Water was supplied to the Mahal from the reservoirs through an underground pipeline which is also in ruins now.
Best time to visit Pari Mahal
The best time to visit Pari Mahal is between April and September as the weather is pleasant during summers with the maximum temperature ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celcius and minimum ranging from 8 to 18 degrees Celcius. October through March are the coldest months that receive snowfall and the temperature between 6 to -2 degrees Celcius.
How to Reach Pari Mahal
Pari Mahal is just about 10 minutes drive from theChashm-E-Shahi. Visitors can rent cabs to reach the breathtaking Mahal via Gupkar Road. From Srinagar, Pari Mahal is about 13 kilometres away.
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Tips
1. Tourists need to carry Identity Proof to enter the Mahal Premises.2. The belongings are scanned for security purposes before allowing entry into the Mahal.3. There are provisions to get photographs clicked in the traditional Kashmiri outfits.4. The temperature usually is very cold, so carry enough warm clothes along.5. Most of the structure is in ruins, so watch your step while exploring especially on the staircase.6. Carry enough water for the trip.7. Do not litter.8. Pari Mahal is a perfect site to get your picture clicked.9. The structure is now in ruins and has no proper protection on the sides. So, be careful if visiting with smalls children.
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