Nilagrad River

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India /Jammu & Kashmir /Ganderbal /Sonmarg

Sight Address : Nilagrad River located at a distance of about 6 km from Sonamarg. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Nilagrad River is popular because of its reddish water. As per a common belief, the red-water of this river is known to have curative-medicinal properties. Hence, people come every Sunday here, in large numbers to bathe in the river. The river further merges with the Indus River at the Baltic Colony.

Nilagrad River-sonmarg-J & k

Nilagrad River-Sonmarg- J & k

HistoryEdit

Nilagrad River is a mountain river that joins the Indus River at the Baltic Colony. Nilagrad River is popular because of its reddish water. It is believed that the reddish water of this river bears medicinal properties. The river further merges with the Indus River at the Baltic Colony.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

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Best Season to VisitEdit

April-November

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hrs.

Ticket Required : No Edit

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This is place is well connected by road and it is easily accessible by taxi.

BUS : Sonamarg is well connected with nearby places such as Srinagar and Jammu via buses. Tourists can avail J&K State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC) bus services to reach Sonamarg from Jammu and Srinagar. Special luxury buses are also available for the destination.

Train : The nearest railhead to Sonamarg is Nowgam Railway Station, also known as Srinagar Railway Station. It located at a distance of 70 km from Sonamarg but it is not well connected with the rest of the Indian rail network. Jammu Tawi Railway Station is the nearest major rail link to Sonamarg(301 kms), which is well connected with all the important Indian cities. Tourists can hire taxis or cabs from outside the railway station in order to reach Sonamarg.

Air : Sheikh ul Alam Airport, commonly known as Srinagar Airport is the nearest airport to Sonamarg, which is located at a distance of around 70 km from Sonamarg. The airport is well connected with important Indian destinations such as Shimla, Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Delhi. Tourists can hire taxis and cabs from outside the airport to reach Sonamarg.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry Sunglass, sunscreen lotion, camera, food,plenty of water ,woolen clothes,cold cream and some light jackets.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Have cash in pocket cause very few ATMs that too on Mall-Road only.
• Beware of road-side guides.Never ever hire them.

HelplineEdit

Ambulance 108
Fire Brigade 101
Police Station 100
Tourism Department on helpline number 18001031060

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