Overview
About Yusmarg
Yusmarg is a pine-fringed alpine meadow in Budgam district, about 47 kilometres south-west of Srinagar on the banks of the Doodganga river. Its Kashmiri name means 'Meadow of Jesus', from a local tradition that the valley was once visited by Christ, though there is no historical record to confirm it.
Ringed by the Pir Panjal peaks, including Sunset Peak and Tatakuti, it is a much quieter alternative to Gulmarg and a trailhead for treks and pony rides into the surrounding hills.
Good to know
Visitor essentials
Meadow
On the ground
What to look for
- Doodganga riverside pony rides
Best time
When to go
In season now
Best months: Apr–Oct.
Getting there
From Srinagar
- Nearest town
- Charar-i-Sharief
- Road ends at
- Yusmarg
Location
On the map
Around here
Nearby
APR – OCTANANTNAG · 22 KM AWAY
Pahalgam
Riverside hill town on the Lidder, and the traditional start of the Amarnath Yatra
APR – OCTANANTNAG · 25 KM AWAY
Betaab Valley
Pine-forested valley on the Lidder, a short drive from Pahalgam
Distances are straight-line, not by road.