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South Kashmir Springs & Gardens
3N / 4DKTP-008
Srinagar 2N • Pahalgam 1N
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South Kashmir at a glance
Last checked 29 September 2026- Kokernag
- ~80 km from Srinagar, ~2,012 m
- Achabal
- ~8 km from Anantnag
- Verinag
- ~26 km from Anantnag; source of the Jhelum
- Aharbal
- ~70–75 km from Srinagar via Shopian
- On the Pahalgam road
- Pampore saffron fields, Awantipora ruins
- Time needed
- 1 long day (gardens) + Aharbal on another day
- Good for
- Repeat visitors, photographers, families wanting quiet
- Access status
- Open
Why go
Three reasons South Kashmir is on most plans
Places in South Kashmir
What to see, and how you get there
When to go
South Kashmir through the year
- GoodJan
- GoodFeb
- GoodMar
- BestApr
- BestMay
- BestJun
- GoodJul
- GoodAug
- BestSep
- BestOct
- BestNov
- GoodDec
BestGoodOff-seasonClosed
AprilGardens in bloom
OctoberSaffron and autumn colour
JanuaryCold, some facilities shut
Getting there & around
Drive times from South Kashmir
- Tour cab for the full day.
- Short walks inside gardens.
Where to stay
Two areas, two kinds of stay
1
Day trip from Srinagar
No hotel change.
2
Kokernag / Aharbal guesthouses
Quiet overnight.
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Where South Kashmir is
South Kashmir is the quieter half of the valley: spring-fed Mughal gardens at Achabal, Kokernag and Verinag (the source of the Jhelum), the Aharbal waterfall, the Martand and Awantipora temple ruins, and Pampore's saffron fields.
Travelling from
Getting here
Arriving by train
The Kashmir rail link now runs to Srinagar. Vande Bharat trains are the quickest way in from Jammu and Katra.
Station pickupNearest station for this pageAnantnag (ANT) and Awantipora by local train; Srinagar (SINA) by Vande Bharat
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Local trains stop at Anantnag and Awantipora; Vande Bharat guests come via Srinagar. Pickup from any of these stations.
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If you have 6 nights or more, yes. On a short first trip, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam come first; South Kashmir is ideal on a second visit or as a quiet extra day.
Yes. They're all within about 25 km of Anantnag. Start early and you can add Martand on the way back.
About 70–75 km via Shopian, roughly 2–2.5 hours each way. We plan it as its own day.
Late October to early November, for only a few weeks. Pampore is right on the Srinagar–Pahalgam road.
Yes. The gardens are flat and calm, with space for kids. Keep children well back from the water at Aharbal.
Yes, there are J&K Tourism properties and small hotels, especially around Kokernag and Aharbal. Most guests day-trip from Srinagar or Pahalgam.
Yes. Local trains stop at Anantnag and Awantipora; Vande Bharat guests come via Srinagar. Pickup from any of these stations.
Up to date in South Kashmir
Achabal, Kokernag, Verinag: Open. Reopened in phases after 2025 closures. Aharbal waterfall: Open. Viewing from fenced points.
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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check
