SHALAMAR, KASHMIR
Shalamar, built as a summer palace
along the shores of Lake Dal by
Jahangir in 1619, was expanded by
Shah Jahan in 1630. Set in a wide
ravine and framed by the mountains,
Shalamar consists of three terraces
connected by a central axis of water
punctuated with jets. The main canal
is bordered by pathways on both sides,
shaded by chenar trees. Turf, fl owers,
and fruit trees grew on the terraces.
At each level change, shallow falls were
highlighted by chini kanas.