Nilagrad is located 6 Km from the stunning Sonmarg. The sight of Nilagrad merging with the Indus River, flowing through different mountains adds to the sheer beauty of the place. The River is red in color and is said to have medicinal properties, rendering it sacred by the local community. It is an open attraction and can be visited throughout the year with our hand-crafted Kashmir tour packages.
Located 6 Km from Sonmarg, the Nilagrad River merges with the Indus River which is one of the longest rivers in the world. The Nilagrad river flows through different mountains which adds to the mystic nature of the river. It also has one of the most iconic views of lush vegetation consisting of conifer and alpine trees along with the high-altitude mountain ranges.
However, the uniqueness of the river is in its reddish waters which are said to have medicinal properties. Due to this perception, a large number of tourists flock to the lake to dip them in the Nilagrad River. The locals also consider the lake Sacred and therefore on Sundays, you will see a large number of them at the river paying their weekly respects. This has also rendered the river closed for tourist activities like swimming and boating.
It can be visited anytime throughout the year. It is also common among tourists to visit Krishansar and Vishansar Lake along their tour to Nilagrad. Nilagrad River is undoubtedly one of the most majestic places to visit in Sonmarg, and a perfect spot to rejuvenate yourself amid the calm and serenity of its natural beauty.
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Highlights
• Located 6 Km from Sonmarg, Nilgrad has an old rustic charm.
• The Nilgrad river merges with the Indus river, which happens to be the longest river in the world. The view of the river coupled with the lush green vegetation and the mighty peaks overlooking it is stunning to every breath.
• It had reddish waters and is said to have medicinal properties. Therefore the local folks have rendered the river sacred. A large number of them also come to pay their respects to the river over the weekend.
• Due to its sacred nature, the river is closed for swimming or boating for tourists.
• If you visit Nilagrad, you can also visit the nearby tourist attractions, Krishansar Lake and Vishansar Lake, two stunning Somarg tourist places that are in proximity.
• If you visit Nilagrad, you can also visit the nearby tourist attractions, Krishansar Lake and Vishansar Lake, two stunning Somarg tourist places that are in proximity.
• Nilgrad can be visited any time of the year.
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