Verinag Spring
Verinag
The source of the Jhelum River, with an octagonal stone-built deep pool ordered by Emperor Jahangir. Its green water is full of trout.
Verinag Spring is regarded as the source of the Jhelum River. Water wells up at the foot of the mountain and flows into an octagonal stone pool that Emperor Jahangir ordered built in 1620. Arcades surround the pool, whose deep green water is clear and full of fish, and Mughal-style gardens and water channels lie outside. Jahangir loved this place so much that he asked to be buried here. It is about 65 km from Pahalgam and can be combined with Achabal and Kokernag in a day trip. Entry is cheap, and sunset comes early in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Achabal Gardens
- Baisaran Meadow
- Tulian Lake
- Mamleshwar Temple (Mamal)
- Pahalgam
- Lidder River
- Pahalgam Golf Course
- Betaab Valley