Yusmarg

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Label : Day Trip

Tags : Hills & Valleys

Timings : Day time

Entry Fee : No entry fee

Yusmarg, Srinagar Overview

Yusmarg is a quiet hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, less crowded than Gulmarg or Pahalgam, connected by a motorable road. Its forests of maple trees make it popular for trekking, and it's known for its relatively undisturbed, meadow-covered landscape.

At a distance of 47 kms from Srinagar, it can also be called Switzerland or at least something close to it. It's the quietest place out of all tourist destinations in Kashmir and is also an amazing trek spot. Trek enthusiasts would definitely love it here! If you want to enjoy some greenery and peace.

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Best Time To Visit Yusmarg

May to September for Summers and November to February for winters are the best times to be in Yusmarg.

Stay Near Yusmarg

Accommodation at Yusmarg is available only at JKTDC Tourist Bungalows & Hutments.

Sightseeing Around Yusmarg

Nilnag lake and Doodh Ganga can be visited while at Yusmarg. These are about an hour or two away from the town. Apart from that the town is adorned with wide sceneries and lush green meadows.

Activities At Yusmarg

Trekking and Hiking are popular activities in the area.

Food At Yusmarg

While your choices at Yusmarg will not exactly be elaborate, the JKTDC resort and huts provide Indian and continental preparations.

Restaurants Near Yusmarg

Options for eating out will mostly be limited to the JKTDC accommodations. One might want to carry their own food for shorter excursions.

Sample Itinerary For Yusmarg

Yusmarg is best seen on a day trip from Srinagar which is a 2 hour drive away. Reach Yusmarg, break for lunch and head to the Nilnag lake. One may also visit Doodh Ganga. Return to Yusmarg and spend the evening amidst its calmness and tranquil beauty. You may alternatively stay in the town itself for trekking and nature walks. One may return to Srinagar or spend the night here.