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Verinag–Achabal–Kokernag
Jammu & Kashmir · Anantnag District · 1,876m🚗 hatchback OK — paved road from Anantnag
👨👩👧 Family: easy family base — springs and gardens, gentle walks
5/5
April
Why 5/5? Gardens in full bloom 10-22°C. Verinag spring pool crystal clear. Achabal cascades flowing. Tulips at Kokernag.
Three Mughal springs in one circuit — the water sources that made Kashmir's gardens possible, now almost tourist-free.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1-1 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
4/5 ✓
✓ Families with kids✓ Off-the-beaten-path seekers✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, Airtel, BSNL
Good 4G in towns. Occasional drops. Internet shutdowns possible during unrest.
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Medical
District Hospital Anantnag 26km
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Road
Good. Well-maintained state highways.
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Safety
4/5
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Why Special
Verinag is the source of the Jhelum River (the Vitasta of ancient texts). The Mughals built an octagonal spring here. Achabal and Kokernag are similar Mughal-era springs and gardens. All three are within 30km of each other and almost nobody visits them.
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Festivals & Events
Verinag Spring Festival
AprApril (varies)
Festival at the octagonal Mughal spring of Verinag — believed source of the Jhelum River — with Kashmiri Sufi music, garden tours, and trout-watching at Kokernag.
Emperor Jahangir considered Verinag the most beautiful spring in Kashmir; the Mughal garden here dates to 1620 CE.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioAirtelBSNL
Good 4G in towns. Occasional drops. Internet shutdowns possible during unrest.
WiFi: Some hotels
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: District Hospital Anantnag 26km
Ambulance: 108
Police: Local police posts
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Getting There
Srinagar→Verinag: 80km 2.5hrs. Anantnag→Verinag: 26km 45min.
Roads: Good. Well-maintained state highways.
Public transport: Buses and shared cabs from Anantnag. Srinagar airport 80km.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: J&K Tourism: 0194-2452690
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Verinag spring — gardens for kids
Best for Backpackers
Budget stays at any of the three
Best for Peace & Quiet
Kokernag — quietest of the three
Avoid
Can be combined in a day trip from Srinagar
Off-season: ₹400-1000/nightPeak: ₹800-2500/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹1,000Stay₹400
Food₹250
Transport₹300
Activities₹50
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹3,400Stay₹2,000
Food₹600
Transport₹600
Activities₹200
per person per day
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Luxury
₹7,700Stay₹5,000
Food₹1,200
Transport₹1,000
Activities₹500
per person per day
💡 Three Mughal springs in south Kashmir; day trip from Srinagar or Anantnag; very peaceful; budget-friendly area
Crowd Intelligence
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Quiet Moderate Peak
⚠ Avoid weekends — crowded with day-trippers
Best days: Mon-Thu
Mughal spring gardens in south Kashmir. Local picnic crowds on weekends. International tourists rare — mostly Kashmiri families.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
moderate
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Family Dining
basic
Cuisine: Kashmiri, North Indian
Fresh trout at Kokernag. Kashmiri bread and noon chai available.
How to Reach
Airport
Srinagar (80km)
Rail
Jammu Tawi
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