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Yusmarg,Excursions from Srinagar in Kashmir in India
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Yusmarg – situated at an altitude of about 9000 feet from sea level – is an hour’s drive from Srinagar. This is an idyllic meadow that is just perfect for a day’s outing or for a short walk along the mighty Doodh Ganga River. The last is so-called due to the milky white foam of its waters. You can either enjoy on its banks or simply doze in the sun. Yusmarg is also a trekkers’ base for this is where mountains like the ‘Trata Kutti’ and ‘Sang-safed’ are in their fledgling stage. Situated at a distance of about 47 kms from Srinagar, Yusmarg lies in the Badgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The two-hour drive from Srinagar to Yusmarg takes you through lush pastures, dense pine forests and impressive snow-capped mountains in the background that leaves you spellbound. It is likely that after getting to Yusmarg you might want to extend your stay by a few days. Specially, for those who love taking long walks in picturesque locales, Yusmarg is the place to be. Take a laid-back stroll in the flower-strewn meadows, or by the Doodh Ganga River, crashing its way over the rocks. A little ahead of Yusmarg lies the Nilnag Lake which is embraced by the surrounding hills.

The ‘Trata Kutti’ and ‘Sang-safed’ peaks are situated about 13 kms from the Charar-e-Sharif in Srinagar, the most sacrosanct of the Muslim shrines in India. This shrine is named after the saint Sheikh Noor-ud-din or Nund Reshi. Yusmarg – the vacationers’ heaven – can be accessed from Srinagar by railways and road transport. Some of the attractions that are the reason as to why you should visit Yusmarg are namely: scenic landscape, the Doodh Ganga River, the Nilnag Lake and numerous peaks for trekking, etc. AsiaRooms.com offers information on Excursions from Srinagar in Kashmir in India and Srinagar Overview.

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