Nishat Bagh, popularly known as the 'Garden of Bliss' is a terraced Mughal Garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake. It is the second largest Mughal Garden in the Kashmir Valley. Nishat Bagh was built in 1633 by Asaf Khan, the elder brother of Nur Jehan. It is believed that Emperor Shah Jahan on witnessing the grandeur and beauty, was so impressed that he expressed his gratitude to Asaf Khan three times.
The design and layout of Nishat Bagh is largely influenced by Persian architecture. It has a beautiful water channel flowing through the middle, which further adds to the beauty of the garden. It is famous for its 12 terraces decorated with beautiful flowers like roses and lilies with each terrace representing a zodiac sign.