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Yusmarg Tour
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Yusmarg is located at about 47 km from Srinagar and lies in the Badgam district
in J&K. This two-hour drive which leads to Yusmarg is a wonderful experience in
itself because of the beautiful sights you see and stunning landscapes you
cross. The word Yusmarg can be broken down as short form of Youza and marg
meaning meadow. Some believe that Jesus walked across the valley while visiting
Kashmir.
Located amongst the forests filled with pine trees and rolling grassy pastures
sprawling over a large area of land with the background of marvelous snow-capped
mountains makes the area picture perfect.
Yusmarg is also a great place to go for a hike or for picnics. It lies within a
reachable distance from Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir.
This place provides a perfect location for long walks amidst the picturesque
locations. One can see beautiful flower beds and grasslands across the meadows
that are cherished. The other venue for those who like to trek is by Dudh Ganga
River. Bouncing and gargling over the sand and rocks, this river appears like
white foam from which it derives its name.
A lake called Nilnag is close to the hills, which is another well known spot.
This hill consists of a number of peaks such as Tatta Kutti and Sang Safed.
There is a shrine named Charar-e-Sharif, which lies at a distance of about 13 km
from Yusmarg. It belongs to saint Sheikh Noor-ud-din or Nund Reshi. Yusmarg
captivates tourists with its scenic beauty, fresh reservoir and high mountains
which can be compared to the European Alps. Located in Sang Safed valley,
Yusmarg is well known for its unique flowers that bloom in spring.
Yusmarg is also the land of many high peaks of the Pir-Panjal range. Some of the
popular ones are Tatakoti, Romesh Thong and Sunset Peak at a height of 4725m,
5000m and 4746 m above sea level respectively. From these heights, originates
River Dudh Ganga. A distributory of this river flows into a reservoir.
Yusmarg has a great potential for the development of tourism because of its
virginity and possibility for development as a wonderful gate away destination.
Attractions
Charar-i-Sharif
One of the most renowned shrines of India, Charar-i-Sharif is a must visit for a
tourist to Yusmarg. This is a 600-year-old Muslim shrine located at a distance
of about 40 km from Srinagar. This shrine was constructed to honour Sheikh
Noor-ud-Din Noorani. He was a Sufi saint known for his preaching and interesting
stories. It is said that he didn’t consume milk for three days after his birth.
It was only when Lal Ded, a female saint, fed him with her own milk that he
drank milk. On leaving, the saint said that this child was born to be her
spiritual heir. It was Noorani who started Rishism in the valley, which later
came to be known as Rishi Mat or Vaishnav Mat. He taught lessons of communal
harmony and tolerance among people.
Tosa Maidan
Tosa Maidan is a famous pasture bounded by dense forests. It is situated about
10 km from Khag in the mountainous regions of the Himalayan range. High towering
deodars fence this pasture presenting a view of a green carpet during summer.
During summer, the camps of Gujjar community and shepherds graze their sheep in
this pasture to present a spellbinding look. The fresh fragrance of wild flowers
refreshes the environment.
Burga
Burga is a virgin valley situated 14 km from the town of Yusmarg. It is a group
of meadows where nature looks its best and one tends to get lost in its scenic
beauty. It is situated on the southwest side of Yusmarg and takes almost two and
a half hours by horse ride.
Drugdolen
Drugdolen lies between Yusmarg and Burga. It is another plain valley is
surrounded by sedimentary rocks. It takes one hour from the base camp of Yusmarg
by horse to reach there. The silence prevailing at Drugdolen gives peace and
solace to the mind.
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