The springs of Verinag and Kokernag, the Mughal garden at Achabal, the ruined Martand Sun Temple and the forests of Daksum. The quiet south of the valley, a couple of hours from Srinagar.
Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Ideal length
1 to 2 nights, or as part of a Pahalgam trip
Price
On request
Altitude
About 1,600–2,400 m
The honest version
South Kashmir, around Anantnag, is where the valley’s springs rise. Verinag is the traditional source of the Jhelum, an octagonal spring tank enclosed by the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Kokernag has gardens around its springs and is known for trout. Achabal is a Mughal garden laid out around another spring, associated with Nur Jahan.
On the way, the ruins of the eighth-century Martand Sun Temple stand on a plateau above Mattan, the most striking ancient monument in the valley. Further on, Daksum is a forest of pine and fir along a river, a cool and quiet place to stop for the night.
The south pairs naturally with Pahalgam, which shares the same road from Srinagar. We use it to give a Kashmir trip a day or two away from the busier circuit.
Where you'll go
The Jhelum’s traditional source, in a Mughal spring tank
Spring gardens and trout
A Mughal garden built around a spring
Eighth-century ruins above Mattan
Pine and fir forest along the river
Signature experiences
Best months to travel: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Fly into Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 30–45 minutes from the city; most sites are 2–3 hours by road.
South Kashmir packages
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Pahalgam and the quiet south: the Martand Sun Temple, the Mughal springs of Achabal, Kokernag and Verinag, and a night in the Daksum forest.
Price
On request
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Frequently asked
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Yes. Achabal, Kokernag and Verinag are on the way between Pahalgam and Daksum, so they fit neatly into a Pahalgam trip.
If you have six nights or more, yes. On a four-night trip, Gulmarg and Pahalgam come first.
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