Harwan Garden
South of the village Harwan, on the hillside, one can see some remarkable remains
of ancient ornamented tile pavements of the Buddhist era. The tiles depict the dresses
of the people of that time, such as loose trousers, Turkoman caps or close fitting
turbans and large ear-rings which presents the central Asian influence.
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Harwan Garden is situated in the district of in Srinagar. A beautiful and massive
garden, Harwan is a popular picnic spot. A beautiful canal, fed from a lake just
behind the garden, passes through its center. The canal is bordered with blossoming
flowerbeds and chinar trees. Kashmir Harwan Garden does not have the usual terraces,
artificial fountains, etc, like the other gardens of Kashmir. It has been deliberately
kept devoid of these man-made things. The main attraction of the Harwan garden of
Kashmir, India, is its natural beauty that is present in plenty. The big lawns,
carpeted with green grass, draw people automatically towards this place. An ideal
spot for picnics and excursions, Harwan is the perfect place to take long walks
in the lap of nature. It also serves as a take-off point for visiting Dachi Gam
Wild life sanctuary and a starting point of a Mahadev Mountain trek.
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