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Yusmarg
Hill station in Jammu and Kashmir, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yusmarg or Yousmarg (lit. 'Meadow of Jesus' ; Urdu pronunciation: [juːsməɾɡ] ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [juːsmarɨɡ]) is a hill station in the western part of the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated 43 km from Budgam town and 53 km (33 mi) south of Srinagar, the summer capital of the state.[4]
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Geography
Yusmarg in Kashmiri translates to The Meadow of Jesus.[5] Although there is no historical or archeological record, it is said to have been visited by Jesus.[6][7] 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 the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated at the bank of the Doodganga River, which is a tributary of the Jehlum River. It is located in the Pir Panjal peaks, a sub-range of the Himalaya. The Peaks are: the Sunset Peak and the Trattekoot 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.[8]
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Tourism
A trek of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) leads to a small lake called Nilnag, famous for its blue water.[9] A 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) 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.[10] In February 2023, the Department of Youth Services & Sports, J&K, organised Ski training for the first time in Yousmarg.[11]
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Access
Yusmarg is easily accessed from Srinagar or Srinagar Airport (SXR),[12] 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.[13]
COVID-19
During COVID-19, teachers of High School Kandajan in Yusmarg area started open-air community classes to make up for the losses due to the pandemic.[14]
Post Pahalgam attack
Post Pahlgam attack in April 2025, Yousmarg has been shut down for local and foreign tourists.[15][16]
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