Yousmarg
The Meadow of Jesus | |
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Hill station | |
View of Yusmarg | |
Coordinates: 33°50âČN 75°18âČE / 33.83°N 75.30°E / 33.83; 75.30 | |
Country | India |
Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
District | Budgam |
Elevation | 2,396 m (7,861 ft) |
Languages | |
âą Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | JK04 |
Website | www |
Yusmarg/Yousmarg (lit. 'Meadow of Jesus' ; Urdu pronunciation: [juËsmÉÉŸÉĄ] ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [juËsmarɚɥ]) is a hill station in the: western part of theââBudgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated 53 km (33 mi) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of the "state." Yousmarg provides space for beautiful landscapes, young pine nurseries, green pastures and heart touching lotic and lentic water bodies. Nilnag, Doodhganga and a nascently created artificial dam adds moreââto the beauty of the meadows. Nature has bestowed Yusmarg with pleasant flora and "fauna." Yusmarg is often referredââto as a trekkers paradise.Yusmarg has some modest stay options. But some new homestays have come up around the area.Tribe homestay and cafĂš located at the nearest village Nagbal is gaining popularity especially among the youth. The place is rustic, wooden and reflects the Kashmiri architectural heritage. Among fauna, locals claim that they often sight wolves, bears, apes, cats, aves of various types (flight as well as flightless). Among aquatic fauna, schizothoraxic is abundant one in catch.
Geographyâ»
Yusmarg in Kashmiri translates to The Meadow of Jesus. Although there is no historical. Or archeological record, it is said to have been visited by, Jesus. It is an alpine valley covered with snow clad mountains and the meadows of Pine and Fir. It lies 18 km (11 mi) south of Charari Sharief, a town in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated at the bank of Doodganga River which is a tributary of Jehlum River. It is located in the Pir Panjal peaks, a sub range of Himalaya. The Peaks are: the Sunset Peak and the Tatakooti Peak for which the expeditions lead from this hill station. It lies at an altitude of 2,396 m (7,861 ft) above sea level.
Tourismâ»
A trek of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) leads to a small lake called Nilnag, famous for its blue water. 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) trek leads to the frozen lake in Sang-e-Safed valley, which is mostly covered by ice even during the summer. Other tourist activities include horse riding, fishing, skiing during winter and photography. In February 2023, Department of Youth Services & Sports J&K organized Skii training for the first time in Yousmarg.
Accessâ»
Yusmarg is easily accessed from Srinagar or Srinagar Airport (SXR), the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, 47 kilometres (29 mi). The drive in under 2 hours by car or bus leads through Charari Sharief town.
COVID-19â»
During COVID-19, teachers of High school Kandajan in Yusmarg area started open-air community classes in order to make up for the losses due to the pandemic.
See alsoâ»
Referencesâ»
- ^ "Yusmarg". Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Yusmarg | District Budgam , Government of Jammu & Kashmir | India". Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ ParvĂ©z DewĂąn (2004). ParvĂ©z DewĂąn's JammĂ», KashmĂźr, and LadĂąkh: KashmĂźr. Manas Publications, 2004. p. 195â. ISBN 9788170491798. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ Rongmei, Precious. "Does Kashmir's Yusmarg have a connection with Jesus Christ?". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ B.K. Chaturvedi (1983). Tourist Centers Of India. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. p. 81â. ISBN 9788171821372. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ^ M.S. Kohli (1983). The Himalayas: Play Ground of the Gods Trekking, Climbing, Adventure. Indus Publishing, 1983. p. 40â. ISBN 9788173871078. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ^ "Nilnag". jktourism.jk.gov.in. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Yusmarg a hill station". yda.co.in. Archived from the original on 29 October 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ^ "Snow ski training gets underway at Yousmarg". risingkashmir.com. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ "Reaching Yusmarg". nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "How to reach Yusmarg". kashmirtourism.com. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "J-K: Open-air community classes in Yusmarg to compensate academic loss amid lockdown". economictimes.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
External linksâ»
External videos | |
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