About Yusmarg Tourism
Yusmarg or Yousmarg is a hill station located outside of but easily commutable from the main town of Srinagar. The name Yousmarg means field of Jesus. It’s said that prophets of Jesus came to this place looking for his burial ground. The name has stuck, no doubt aided by the divine surroundings. There’s a mixture of mountains, streams, lakes and meadows. A beautiful backdrop for all the activities, horse riding, walking, skiing, rafting, which take place in the valley. Its photogenic enchanting surroundings make it a popular spot all year around.This is considered to be the best place when it comes to observing the natural aspects of Kashmir. This is one of the top tourist places in Kashmir that is not much explored. If you’ll 4 kilometers downhill from this place, you’ll see the beautiful Nil Nag Lake that will be a treat to your eyes. You’ll find the true tranquility as well as picturesqueness of Kashmir here.Yusmarg is a perfect getaway for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. There is no shortage of attractions in Yusmarg and they range from holy shrines to meadows to alpine lakes. The foaming river Dudhganga, the alpine lake, Nilnag Lake, the meadows of Tosa Maidan, Sang-e-Safed, and the sacred shrines of Charar-e-Sharief and Pakharpora are the popular places to visit in Yusmarg.
