Anantnag Travel

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Amarnath Ji:
This is one of the revered pilgrimage sites of India tucked away in the mighty Himalayas. Open only for a few months during the year, Amarnath enshrines a natural Shivalingam of ice, and is reached after an arduous trek through the mountains of Kashmir. Amarnath is an ancient pilgrimage center. The Amarnath cave is located at a distance of 86 miles north east of Srinagar, at a height of 13000 feet above sea level. Shiva is worshipped here in the form of a Shivalinga shaped ice block, made by drops of water oozing naturally in the cave.

Verinag :
Located 80 kms from Srinagar at an altitude of 1,876 m, the spring of Verinag Also Known as Neel nag is believed to be the chief source of the river Jhelum. The spring is situated at the bottomof hill covered by pine trees, evergreen plants and chinars which even stand today along the spring in magnificent size. Further to the east lies the remains of a pavilion and baths built during the Mughal period. Wonderful and charming construction upon the spring as well as its adjacent garden compel the visitors to see it again and again. The construction on the banks of the spring as well as the surroundings of rare design. The Mughal emperor Jahangir constructed it and carvers for the purpose were brought from Iran. Construction date of the spring is duly inscribed on the stone installed at the western gate of entry towards the spring.

Kokernag :
The pleasure garden of serene beauty against the backdrop of high and thick pine forests existed earlier on about 0.8 ha., in front of the famous springs of pure, cool mineral water. In 1969 the garden was extended to an area of about 26 ha. And converted into a Botanic garden besides being a pleasure garden. New lawns have been laid and about one lakh ornamental plants, trees, bushes, roses, as well as flora from the wild niches of higher range has been planted. A separate section comprising of wild flora of the valley is maintained in this garden. Modern effects like Japanese bridges over the gushing water stream, water ponds, live garden seats, topiary work etc are points of attraction the garden.

Achabal :
Achabal is an important tourist place about 8 kilometres away from Anantnag. The place is fmous and attractivedue to an ancient spring surrounded by a garden terraced and developed by the Mughals. The place has got some historical background also. The upper portion of the garden is called 'Bag-e-Begum Abad' developed by Malika Noor Jehan Begum in 1620 AD and renowned as Sahib Abad in which there was a Hamam (treasure of water) getting heat from a logical lamp (Tosng).

Daksum :
Located in the dense forests, this scenic spot falls on the Anantnag-Symthan-Kishtwar road. Daksum is a walker's paradise. Up the hills which are swathed in coniferous trees, past gurgling brooks, the simple, haunting notes of a flute will waft down to you from where an unseen shepherd tends his flock. For in the hills surrounding Daksum, suddenly you will find yourself in grassy meadows where sheep are taken to pasture.

Pahalgam :
This world famous hill station is 45 Kms. from the District Head Quarter at Anantnag and located on the banks of river Lidder at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. Pahalgam is one among the five tehsils of Anantnag district and tehsil head quarters are located in the main town of Pahalgam. Once a great tourist puller and favourite place for shooting of Bollywood films is perhaps the best health resort in the country. Pahalgam also serves as base camp for the famous Amarnath Ji Yatra.