• Kokernag

Kokernag

Kokernag (Koker means rooster and Nag means springs or snake) is another sprawling garden being developed by the Floriculture department.
Kokernag is known for its spring that bubbles at seven places on foothill and flows in many directions producing an image of claws of a rooster, a trait to which the garden owes its name.
The water of Kokernag in Kashmir is believed to have medicinal and digestive properties and because of these properties only, the spring is also known as Papashudan Nagor the sin-cleansing spring.
The place has a beautiful garden maintained by Floriculture department and boosts of fresh springs. The spring of Kokernag comprises of 300 canals, 129 canals for garden and 171 canals for forest area.
There is also Fisheries department near Kokernag with Trout farming project.

Contact Person

Nisar Ahmad Wani
Directorate of Tourism Kashmir
Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar
Phone Number: 0194-2502279
Email: dtk[at]tourism[dot]org

Link

https://www.jktdc.co.in/

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Srinagar international Airport (90 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Jammu Tawi Railway Station (211 Km away)

Climate

Min. -7 Degree Celcius
Max. +24 Degree Celcius

Accomodation

Few Budget hotels hotels are available.

Medical Services

General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.

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