India /Jammu and Kashmir /Anantnag /Kokernag
Sight Address : Kokernag, Anantnag, India Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Botanical Garden,Kokernag ,pleasure garden of serene beauty against the backdrop of high and thick pine forests existed earlier on about 0.8 ha. in front of the famous springs of pure, cool mineral water. In 1969 the garden was extended to an area of about 26 ha. and converted into a’ Botanical Garden besides being a pleasure garden. New lawns have been laid and about One Lakh ornamental plants, trees, bushes, roses, as well as flora from the wild niches of higher range has been planted. A separate section comprising of wild flora of the valley is mainrained in this garden. Modern effects like rosary, Japanese bridges over the gushing water stream, water ponds, live garden seats, topiary work etc. are points of attraction in the garden.
Botanical Garden Kokernag
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
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Best Season to VisitEdit
June and July is the best time to visit Amarnath
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
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Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
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BUS : Jammu and Srinagar are connected through road transport. Buses and Taxis are also available from both places to entry point to Amarnath trek to holy caves. The entry point is 363 km away from Jammu through Pahalgam. From Pahalgam, it is about 50 km to reach the Amarnath holy caves entry points.
Train : Amarnath does not have its own railway station. Jammu is the nearest Railway Station. It is connected with all major railway stations in India.
Air : The Nearest airport is Srinagar. There are daily flights to Delhi and Jammu from Srinagar. On some days, special flights are offered from Chandigarh and Amritsar to Srinagar. Nearest International Airport is Delhi. Helicopter services are also available from The pick up point is Baltal and it takes one fro the pooja and darshan at Amarnath which takes almost an hour and brings back the pilgrim to Baltal. Helicopters can be takes from Pahalgam as well. However, the helicopter lands at Panchtarni, which is 2 km from Amarnath and from there tourists need to trek or take ponies to reach the temple.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry needful cloths, food products and shoes.
- Amarnath holy cave is situated at very high mountains and there are blowing very cold winds. So during the Yatra, take woollen clothes, shoes, Small umbrella for face,Raincoat, Monkey cap, torch, stick, gloves and jacket. The temperature may be down even up to -5c.
- Keep a slip in your pocket with your name, address.
- Take drinking water bottle, dry fruits and biscuit.
- Keep one packet of Vaseline in your bag for safety your skin from cold winds.
- Keep your all clothes in plastic bag not cloth bag.
- Carry some medicines such as banded and glucose. This kind of medicines may be useful on the way.
- Best dress advice for Ladies; please don’t wear saree for the yatra. It may be uncomfortable. Use comfortable dress such as paint, salwar kameej, and suit.
- Use hunter shoes, it will be very comfortable in yatra.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Don’t stop at such places, which are marked by warning notices.
- Alcohol is strictly prohibited.
- As the nature of Yatra is tough, it is advisable for children and aged persons not to perform Yatra.
- Don’t over strain on steep gradients.
- Don’t use slippers because of the steep rises and falls on the route to the Holy Cave.
- Don’t relax at places where warning signs are fixed.
- Don’t attempt short cuts on the route as it is very dangerous.
- Don’t break traffic discipline.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
