Yousmarg

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Carpets of wildflowers dotted with walnut groves and mirrored streams. Yousmarg is a gentle escape into the pastoral soul of Kashmir.

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What is Yusmarg like, and who is it for?

Yusmarg is a meadow on a gentle slope ringed by forest, with walnut and pine scattered across the grass and a mountain stream running past. The name is usually glossed as the meadow of Jesus. It is a place to sit, picnic and walk without a plan, not one to tick sights off. Nobody here is in a hurry, and that is the point.

It suits families with young children, older travellers who want a drive and a picnic, and couples who want a quiet day away from the city. It suits less well those who want a packed programme, a ski slope or a high-altitude view.

How do you get to Yusmarg?

Our Srinagar to Yusmarg taxi page covers the vehicles and what the fare depends on, and our Kashmir taxi service page covers the fleet. We confirm the road and the fare for your date before you pay.

What can you do in Yusmarg?

• Walk the meadow and the paths by the stream. Do the walking first, while the day is cool.
• Have a picnic on the grass. Bring your own food and water, because stalls on site are basic.
• Ride a pony. Rides are paid directly to the operator, so agree the price before you mount.
• Visit the small lake at Nilnag, if conditions and time allow.
• Take photographs of the wildflowers in season, the forest edge and the light on the slopes.
• Let children run, within sight and away from the stream edge.

Yusmarg, Doodhpathri, Gulmarg or Sonmarg: which meadow suits you?

If you have two days, you can do Yusmarg on one and Doodhpathri on the other. We would not combine them in a single day, since most of it would be driving.

Where do you stay near Yusmarg?

Most visitors go for the day and sleep in Srinagar, so a lake or city stay is the usual base. Overnight stays near the meadow are limited and depend on the season, so we do not plan one unless it is confirmed. Our Srinagar hotel booking page and our Dal Lake guide cover the city stays, and we can tell you which suits your group.

When should you go to Yusmarg?

We do not quote opening dates, because conditions change each year. Our month-by-month guide puts these months next to the rest of the valley.

What does a good Yusmarg day look like?

1. 8 to 9 am: pickup in Srinagar. Buy water and snacks before leaving the city.
2. Late morning: arrive and walk the meadow and the stream.
3. Midday: picnic or a simple meal, then a pony ride if you like.
4. Early afternoon: Nilnag, or more time on the grass.
5. Mid-afternoon: start back, to reach Srinagar before dusk.

What should you carry, and how do you look after the meadow?

Carry a warm layer, a rain jacket, shoes with grip, water, snacks, a bag for rubbish, small cash for ponies, parking or food, and a power bank, since phone signal can be patchy. Keep to the paths, keep away from the stream edge when it is running high, do not light fires and take every piece of rubbish home. Our packing list has the longer version.

To combine Yusmarg with a wider trip, see our offbeat Kashmir tours page, our hidden gems guide and the Srinagar guide. Send your dates and group size through our contact page, and we confirm the road before you travel.