The lake
Blue water in deep pine forest.
The blue lake near Yusmarg
Nilnag Lake
A small, deep-blue lake in pine forest about 4 km from Yusmarg, reached on foot or by pony. The best short walk from Yusmarg.
Budgam districtAbout 4 km from Yusmarg from Srinagar
Nilnag — the blue spring — is a small lake ringed by pine and fir forest about 4 km from the Yusmarg meadow. The water is a deep blue-green and very still, reflecting the forest around it.
The trail from Yusmarg is gentle and shaded, about an hour each way on foot. Ponies are available from the meadow at union rates. It is one of the nicest short walks around Srinagar.
Planning
Make it part of a Yusmarg day trip. Combine with Sang-e-Safed if you have time, or stop at Charar-e-Sharief on the drive.
Things to do
What to see in Nilnag Lake
Best time to visit
May to October.
How to reach
- From Yusmarg — about 4 km on foot or by pony. Yusmarg is about 47 km from Srinagar.
Tour packages
All packagesAdd Nilnag Lake to a Kashmir package
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Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam
The complete valley circuit with deluxe stays on MAP plan, a private vehicle throughout and an hour on Dal Lake by shikara.
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Houseboat Stay5N / 6D
Kashmir 5N/6D with Pahalgam Stay & Deluxe Houseboat
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam · Dal Lake
Adds a night in Pahalgam and a night aboard a deluxe Dal Lake houseboat to the classic valley circuit.
- Deluxe Houseboat
- Pahalgam Stay
- Shikara Ride
- Private Sedan
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Glimpse of Kashmir — 4N/5D Honeymoon
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam
Deluxe houseboat, shikara ride, candlelight dinner and cake across the four main valley stops.
- Deluxe Houseboat
- Shikara Ride
- Candle Dinner
- Cake
Starting from₹36,645total, all inclusive
Questions
Visiting Nilnag Lake
Close to Srinagar: Doodhpathri, Yusmarg, Manasbal Lake and the Naranag temples. In the south: Kokernag, Verinag, Aharbal and Daksum. In the north, in summer only: Gurez, Bangus and the Lolab Valley.
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Budgam district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Budgam
- DoodhpathriThe valley of milk
- YusmargMeadow of Jesus
- Tosa MaidanThe great meadow of Budgam
- Charar-e-ShariefShrine of Kashmir’s patron saint
- Sang-e-SafedThe white-stone valley above Yusmarg
Nearby
Other places in the valley
Meadow of Jesus
Yusmarg
The white-stone valley above Yusmarg
Sang-e-Safed
Shrine of Kashmir’s patron saint
Charar-e-Sharief
The valley of milk