Verinag

                    Hidden in the lap of the Pir Panjal mountains, this natural spring is unique in its blue color. A beautiful Mughal Garden and arcade sprawl around the spring, built by the 17th-century Emperors bewitched by Verinag's beauty. Jhelum, you say, is rightly believed to be the spring which, according to myth, springs the river that flows through Kashmir.Spring brings the garden colors in different hues, making it one of the spots most viewed by the eye in Kashmir. The tank at Verinag is usually teeming with a variety of colorful fish and can be a great place to enjoy a casual evening stroll.

Highlights: Guided tours, spring, gardens and picnic areas