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Naranag Tour
About Tour
Naranag is located almost 50 kilometers from Srinagar in Ganderbal district on the road to Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir. It’s a place blessed with such beauty that it belongs in your dreams. Tucked cozily in the mountains and encircled by dense forests, it is the kind of place that photographers are always on the lookout for. One of the famous tourist attractions of Naranag is the Naranag Temple built in the 8th century, much of which lies in ruins today but is great for sightseeing. The village here serves as a base camp to Mount Harmukh, Gangabal & Satsar. River Wangath, a tributary of River Sindh, flows through the village, and right beside it is a glacier. Coming across this sight will relieve you from all your inner worries and stress.
Naranagh Temple
The Naranag temple is the main attraction for the tourists. It is one of the important archaeological sites of the country. The site consists of a cluster of temples facing each other at a distance of about 200 meters. Historians say that the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva by the 8th century ruler Lalithdatiya muktadiya. It is believed that the king Awantivarman paid a visit and donated a pedestal for bathing at Bhutsher. Its architecture reveals the art of the 8th century. The government has only constructed walls to protect it from encroachments and nothing else has been done. It is now left in ruins of which only faint traces have survived. This temple has the typical Aryan structure as was present in Aryan Kashmir
Gangabal Lake
Gangabal Lake is one of the bigest lake in gangbal. The Gangbal Lake or Bowl of Elixir (Amrit) Gangbal Lake is situated at the foothills of Mount Haramukh (the highest mountain peak in the vicinity of Kashmir valley)in Ganderbal district, north of Srinagar city in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake home to many species of fish, including the brown trout and Sinor Cat fish. The lake has a maximum length of two and a half kilometres and maximum width of one kilometre. It is fed by precipitation, glaciers and springs. The lake water outflows to a nearby Nundkol Lake and then via Wangath nallah to Sind River.
Satsar ( The Seven Lakes)
Satsar ( The Seven Lakes) the Vishansar Lake, Mansar Lake, Bishansar Lake, Ramsar Lake and the Krishansar Lake, though it takes 5 to 7 days of trekking.
Vishnsar Lake
Perched at a height of 3710 m above sea level, Vishansar Lake lies around 35 km from Shitkadi, Sonmarg. With a length of a kilometre and a width of 0.6 km, this charming lake is among the visitor’s delight in Sonmarg. The spectacular surrounding with snow covered mountains and meadows around with alpine flowers make it a haven for trekkers and adventure lovers. Besides, the lake is home to different species of fishes.
Fed by Krishansar Lake and glaciers, the lake is the main source of Neelum River. During winter, the lake freezes while in summer, the lush green meadow surrounding the lake gives truly an amazing sight.
A high altitude lake, it can be reached through trekking or pony ride. The lake is also accessible from Nichinai Pass, which is another high elevation well-known tourist spot.
- accommodation And Meal Plan As Per Iternary Mentioned Above
- Transport ( Tavera Non / Ac ) Strictly As Per Iternary
- 1 Hour Shikara Ride
- The vehicle provided to the client is not at his disposal
- Toll tax parking and driver allowances
- Rates are net and non commissionable
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- Travel insurance
- Pony Ride
- Guide charges (optional).
- All personal nature like video camera, tip, table drink, etc and any other<'/li>