Kokernag Botanical Garden, Kashmir
Staying in the accommodation right inside the Kokernag garden, gave us an advantage. We could visit the Kokernag garden right at sunrise – an ideal time for birding. Specially by the natural spring that flows through it.
Developed by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department, it is the biggest garden in Kashmir.
Kokernag Trout Fishery, Asia’s largest
Garden outings, a family culture in Kashmir
It was choc-a-bloc with kids playing, couples romancing among the roses and the elderly resting under the Chinars. Each family had carried a multi-layered “tiffin box” for the family lunch. Some were even carrying their own portable gas cylinders!
Such a contrast to the “mall culture” engulfing urban India.
We felt it was worth spending a day in Kokernag. However, if time doesn’t permit a night halt here, it can be seen as a break on the way to Sinthan Top.
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26 thoughts on “A day in Kokernag, Kashmir”
nice informative blog. Pictures are too clear and nice.
amazed to see that you have visited these place most of the people who visit Kashmir think that only Gulmarg Sonmarg Pahalgam and Srinagar is Kashmir. but there is lot more to Kashmir and every place that you have mentioned here is equally beautiful and worth to visit. But not every traveler seeks good advice from experienced guides like you. You are doing it well thumbs up dear. keep it up i am relay impressed with your work here.
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Hi guys…awesome detailed insights into Kashmir tourism…wanted to know how best can I travel Kashmir in 5 days with my cousins after amarnath yatra…the 5 days are after the yatra and we would be at baltal to start with this trip of 5 days….u advise would be really helpful…thanks in advance…travel is scheduled for next week!
It’s a great idea to stay back for days in Kashmir after completing your Amarnath yatra. That way you also have buffer days in case the yatra extends due to bad weather and you get to see parts of Kashmir – always a good idea. To help us plan your 5 days in Kashmir (Baltal onwards), could you please fill this form?
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Wish I could spend my life traveling….n half of it in Kashmir. Your blog brought back memories of my trip to The Heaven in june 2016…just before valley started burning again. We too had a day spent at kokernag. However on way due to ill planning v missed Achhbal Gardens…most beautiful gardens in whole kashmir valley. Though it was more than compensated by visit to Verinaag. U guys if haven’t been to this place must go there. The beauty of the place will leave u spellbound. I have numerous pics of that place clicked n every time I miss kashmir go back to my album.
Hello Kamna, this is a beautiful part of Kashmir, isn’t it? We did go to Verinag, it was an overcast day, yet we could appreciate the beauty of the place. We have written about our entire South Kashmir experience, do have a look. Hope to bring back some more memories of your Kashmir travels.
You guys are rock stars! So glad I stumbled upon your amazing travel blog! I love offbeat destinations too, your blog has been of great help to plan my trip to J&K. Thanks a bunch keep travelling, cheers!
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Dear Sandeepa and Chetan i’ll be visiting Kokernag comin June with my family for one day all bookings done need your recommendations for places around Kokernag and Pahalgam .
Hello Anurag, wish you and your family a lovely trip to Kashmir. You can have a look our post regarding South Kashmir for more information for things to do around Kokernag and Pahalgam.
Sir, Can you please give the contact number of jktdc kokernag. I wanted to book the tourist bunglow. Also Sir on their web site for a tourist bunglow DBR with att bath while filling the form it is accepting 2 adults and 1 child. So wanted to confirm with them whether they accomodate 2 adult and 2 children 11 and 13 yrs . My mail id is anandguptamittal@gmail.com
Thanks And Regards
Anand
Hello Anand, have you tried calling the JKTDC contact numbers? They are the best resource to answer your specific question. Happy travels to you and your family!
Sandeepa dear , do you have any contact number of Kokernag botanical garden where they have huts .. Plz mail me at rashmitalwarno1@gmail.com
Dear Chetan and Sandeepa,
Great reviews and adventures.
Keep shareing
PSB
AM travelling to Kashmir in 2nd week of March with my wife and 2 kids (5yrsand 3 yrs).Am there for 9 nights. Please suggest me where should I go. I want to go to all the offbeat places but since I have kids with me so am little worried , I will anyway hire a car for all days !
Hello Vikram, March is a great time to be in Kashmir. Spring would have set in and the holiday rush yet to start. Since you have 9 days, you can travel at a leisurely pace. South Kashmir is a region we highly recommend – it’s not very touristy yet easily accessible. Kokernag, Achabal, Daksum, Sinthan Top, Verinag is a beautiful circuit. Recommend staying ta Daksum.
Also consider Yusmarg and Aru valley. The kids will love running on the beautiful rolling meadows. All of these places have good stay arrangements. They are sufficiently offbeat places in Kashmir without getting too adventurous.
Happy planning and have a great trip to Kashmir.
Thanks Sandeep..that helps!
Glad to be of help! Wish you a great trip to Kashmir.
That would really help our upcoming trip.
We have a question here. Have you stayed in Daksum JKTDC?
We have one to spare and we are confused between Kokernag and daksum JKTDC stay options. It would be great if you can throw some light.
Does Kokernag have something else other than this garden and trout fishing?
We had not stayed at Daksum, only visited it as a day trip. But we heard from someone who had that the stay facility is quite decent. While Kokernag has a garden, Daksum has a wildlife sanctuary. And a lot of trails in the woods where you can just walk by. Daksum is more for a nature lover. The botanical garden and a tour of the trout fishery are the major attractions of Kokernag.