Yusmarg, a Kashmir's lesser known gem.
The alluring Yusmarg also known as Meadows of Jesus Christ is fabulously a charming and off-beat tourist destination. It has been naturally blessed with beautiful green meadows spread over large acres of land, pine forest trails gushing beautiful streams, etc. and it is located at an altitude of 2396 meters from the sea level in District Budgam of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India.
The destination is also famous for having Eulcephonal flowers as well as possessing some of the Highest peaks in Pir Panjal Range viz; Tathkuta Peak situated at an altitude of 4725 meters above sea level and Sunset Peak based at an altitude of 4746 meters above the sea level.
Yusmarg has many beautiful landscapes, young pine nurseries, large green grassy pastures, and many water aquatic flora and fauna. One can also see wolves, bears, apes, cats, and animals of many types, which attract many domestic and foreign tourists. Its long grassy pastures, snow-capped mountains forming the impressive backdrop, and deep forests add additional feathers to the cap of its pristine beauty. The majestic river namely Doodh Ganga flows through this destination which makes it more thrilling and challenging & the strong natural slopes of this beautiful tourist place offer opportunities to visitors and tourists who love adventurous activities like skiing, horse riding, etc.
There is also a holy Shrine namely Charar-e-Sharief which endows blessings to the entire region and also protects the land from all kinds of mishaps all the timeless beauty of Yusmarg attracts the hearts and souls of visitors and compels them to tour here again and again
Yusmarg an ideal Tourist place :
Yusmarg or Yousmarg is a proud part of the Kashmir valley because it is an ideal tourist destination that in its humblest of ways teaches everyone to revere nature and its amazing beauty. After deep research, it came to light that Yusmarg has an incredible story that is very much connected with Jesus Christ. It is believed that Jesus Christ spent some time of his life in India and also traveled to Kashmir, the Heaven on Earth. In Kashmir valley, Jesus Christ particularly visited this splendid place of Yusmarg and passed through these meadows.
The place earned the name of Meadows of Jesus Christ as the word Yus is derived from Youza or Jesus and Marg means meadows that jointly form " YUSMARG" & translated into " The meadows of Jesus Christ" The amazing destination is nowadays a new base for many treks in the Kashmir Valley. It is also believed as per local legends that Yusmarg is the only place where Lord Jesus Christ stayed for several days and was pleased by the mesmerizing beauty of the place & called it a Heaven on Earth
A good number of tourists visiting Kashmir from different parts of India and abroad especially prefer to travel to Yusmarg also for enjoy its scenic beauty, peace, adventurous activities, and tranquility. Tourists can also utilize the services of a hired tourist guide to make their visit memorable and comfortable.
Yusmarg Places to Visit :
Yusmarg or Yousmarg is a perfect Holiday destination for nature lovers and enthusiasts because it avails many opportunities to enjoy breathtaking views of a flower-strewn grassy meadow, amazing landscapes & snow-capped mountain peaks and It is also an ideal place that offers sightseeing of picture-perfect sceneries of majestic river Doodh Ganga and we can also say that it is an idyllic meadow where visitors flock in large numbers in a two days trip. Many schools and colleges of nearby Districts come here, especially on a day picnic along with their students who enjoy the natural beauty of the place to relax and refresh themselves. The major sights in Yousmarg worth visiting are NilNag, Doodh Ganga, and Sang-e-Safed Valley.
Nilnag is a high-altitude lake that is situated amidst dense pine forests near Yusmarg and is quite one of the top locations worth visiting in Yusmarg. It can be about a five-kilometer trek from Yusmarg but the journey has to take place through a beautiful forest which makes it adventurous. The main attraction of this beautiful sparkling lake that fascinates visitors and travelers is its blue water, heart-touching picturesque that surrounds the pine trees as well mountains covered with snow. we can say it is a wonderful steep & uphill trek up to Nilnag that makes the journey of visitors memorable.
The stunning river Dood Ganga flows through the beautiful Yusmarg and this splendid river is known for its water which appears to be milky in color. This river is a habitation of a rich population of Trout fish and hence it is considered to be one of the best fishing and angling destinations in the Valley.
It is a perfect destination for many trekking expeditions. Sang-e- Safed Valley also called white rocks is located at a distance of about 10 kilometers from the Yusmarg which is oval shaped meadow bisected at its center by a tiny tributary of River Dood Ganga. This stunning place is also a big hub of picnickers due to its beautiful sprawling meadows surrounded by dense pine forests which is also a base for many adventure enthusiasts and trekkers up to Mount Tatta Kuti. while trekking through dense pine forests, there are many other meadows like Haigin and Liddermar where visitors can easily have night stays.
Yusmarg Srinagar Distance :
This amazing tourist destination of Yusmarg a meadow of Jesus Christ is situated at a distance of about fifty kilometers from Srinagar summer capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India & is quite reachable within two hours from the summer capital by cab, taxi or car. It is well connected by a beautiful road with Srinagar. Visitors can travel by road, air, and train as per their convenience and budget. The tourists and visitors who wish to travel by air will have to fly first to Srinagar and from this nearest airport, they can hire a taxi, car, or cab for Yousmarg which will take them only two hours to reach there with an hour's drive.
Yusmarg Budgam Distance :
The second mode of the journey is reaching here by train and the nearest Railway station is Ompura Town in Budgam which is 42 kilometers away from Yousmarg. The visitors can easily take a cab or taxi from the Ompora Railway Station to the meadow of Jesus Christ. The third mode of the journey for visitors is traveling by road and for the same, they can hire taxis, cars, and cabs from Srinagar and enjoy the mountainous beauty. Cars, Cabs, and taxis are easily available for the Yusmarg from Srinagar, Jammu, and other major cities of India.
Yusmarg Hotels & Restaurants :
Since The rush of tourists and travelers to Yousmarg does not remain so much as compared to other tourist destinations in Kashmir valley, accommodation is easily available here at affordable rates in Jammu and Kashmir Tourism DevelopmentCorporation tourist Bungalows, cottages, and hutments. One more provision of accommodation for visitors is advisable to hire tents for the stay as well as carry necessary food items for the stay to enjoy in a befitting manner.
The tourist destination is close to Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, so many of the visitors and travelers return within in day to Srinagar as an adequate number of big and quality hotels, restaurants ahopping malls, big markets, and other basic amenities, etc are easily available there to facilitate the tourists and travelers to have a luxurious stay.
Yusmarg Home stays :
Yusmarg has some new modest homestays in and around tribe homestays, as well as a cafe located at the nearest village called Nagbal, which is gaining popularity, especially among the youth. The best time to visit YUSMARG is between March and September as, during this period, one can enjoy a pleasant summer and Monson.
Yusmarg Weather :
Yusmarg is a famous Hill Station that is visited by tourists around the year. The summer season here starts in March when the snow starts melting and the weather in Yusmarg becomes quite Pleasant and gives respite to Tourists and Visitors during the peak summer season from the scorching heat felt in other parts of the country. The summer season here ends in June. The monsoon season here starts in mid-June followed by heavy rains anthe d weather remains still pleasant.
The winter season in Yusmarg starts in October and ends in February followed by heavy snowfall. The entire Yusmsrg Valley gets covered with a white blanket of snow. It becomes a big center of winter tourist spots during the season
Conclude :
As everyone knows Jammu & Kashmir is a Heaven on earth and it nurtures everything right from heavenly hills to stunning meadows, and snow-capped Mountains to splendid valleys and has made its place among the top beautiful places in the world. Tourists and travelers generally visit Jammu, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Ladakh, etc. frequently but it is the high and best time to start considering your visit to an untouched tourist destination that will not only resemble the setting of heaven but also maintain the divine atmosphere as these unknown tourist destinations are the ultimate tourist places on the earth. Hence it is a well-known hill station and one can conveniently visit here and explore this naturally beautiful Hill Station.
The benefit of Tourism and tourists is to boost the economy of the people of Yusmarg and it creates a lot of employment generation avenues for the unemployed youth and overall improves the economy of the country. The Tourism sector is considered the backbone of the economy of Jammu and Kashmir as a good percentage of people are dependent on the tourism sector for their livelihood.
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