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Located in Bagdam district, Meadows of Jesus or Yusmarg is known for its long stretches of green pastures. An ideal tourist attraction that in its humblest of ways teaches to revere nature, Yusmarg is a proud part of the Valley of Kashmir. Embark on trails that lead to exotic places like Sang-e-Safed Valley and Nilnag. Away from the confines of the mundane, Yusmarg is a little paradise in its own right.

The jewel of Bagdam district, Yusmarg shelters many picture perfect locales. It mesmerizes tourists with its natural beauty through destinations like Sang-e-Safed valley; Yusmarg is also famed for having some exceptional springs of flowers. It has some of the highest peaks in PirPanjal range including Tattakutti (4,725 m) and Sunset Peak (4,746m). The majestic river Doodh Ganga also makes this destination more thrilling and challenging. The mighty natural slopes of Yusmarg provide skiing opportunities to adventure enthusiasts. On the other side, the holy shrine of Charar-e-Sharif endows blessing to the entire regions and is reckoned to protect the land from all kinds of mishaps. The timeless beauty of Yusmarg captivates the hearts of the visitors and compels them to return from time to time.

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  • Yousmarg
    yousmarg
  • Animals grazing in Yusmarg Budgam
    Animals grazing in Yusmarg Budgam
  • Yusmarg Dam with full water
    yusmarg btween road and forest

How to Reach :

By Air

The nearest airport is the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir). Yusmarg is at a distance of 53 Kms From this Airport and it takes about 2 hour by Car.

By Train

The railway station is situated in Ompora town of Budgam district, 42Km to Yusmarg

By Road

Yusmarg is easily accessed from Srinagar or Srinagar Airport , the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, 53 km. The drive in under 2 hours by car leads through Charari Sharief town. During winter the road sometimes gets closed due to snowfall and remains cut off from the Kashmir Valley for weeks.