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Tangmarg is located about 38 km (24 mi) from Srinagar; the journey time by road is about 40 minutes. [4] Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar is 49 km (30 mi) away. [4] Gulmarg is 13 km (8.1 mi) away on the Narbal-Tangmarg Road. [4] The general approach to the town is through road transport (taxi and bus).
It is around 47 km (29 mi) away from Srinagar, the summer capital of the union territory. [6] The lake is famous for its turquoise water. The route from Yousmarg is rather difficult and unmotorable and goes through a dense forest. The lake's crystal-clear blue water gave it its name: nag stands for lake (or a spring) and nil for the blue colour ...
Nishat is a town on the eastern outskirts of Srinagar, the summer capital of the union capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Nishat is famous for the Nishat Gardens (Nishat Bagh). And is a very popular tourist destination. The Nishat Bagh is a 12 terraced garden located near Srinagar's famous Dal Lake.
In 1992, a flood swept over the cultivated land. With the fresh cease-fire accords between the governments of both countries, the valley has witnessed peace across the border. With the opening of border tourism in 2012, Keran has become one of the favourite offbeat locations for tourists.
Kokernag is situated at a distance of about 25 km from Anantnag on the right side of NH 244. The easiest and most comfortable means of transportation is to hire a Sumo at Anantnag. One can also catch a local bus that is easily available in Anantnag and head towards Kokernag.
Another route is from Srinagar to Gulmarg Road; the route starts from Srinagar to Magam, Magam to Beerwah, and Beerwah to Doodhpathri via Zaingam and Arizal, a total distance of about 50 km (31 mi). The nearest airport is the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir). Doodhpathri is at a distance of 40 km (25 mi) from ...
It is an urban lake, the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir, and the most visited place in Srinagar by tourists and locals. It is integral to tourism and recreation in the Kashmir valley and is variously known as the "Lake of Flowers", [1] "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" [2] or "Srinagar's Jewel". [3]
Sonamarg had historical significance as a gateway on the ancient Silk Road, connecting Kashmir with Tibet. [5] [6] Today, the hill station is a popular tourist destination amongst fishers and hikers, and following the Kargil War with neighbouring Pakistan in 1999, serves as a strategically important point for the Indian Army.