(Achabal) is a town about forty miles from Srinagar. It is claimed that the
town was founded by King Aksha of Kashmir (486-426 B.C.). The garden of
was laid out by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan’s daughter, Jahanara. In the
garden, there is a beautiful spring.
Anathna:g
(Anantnag; 5,240 feet above sea level) is a large town about thirty-four
miles from Srinagar.
Anant
means 'limitless'
and
na:g
means 'springs'.
(Kokarnag) is about fifty miles from Srinagar. It is known for its springs
and beautiful camping ground.
(the Liddar River) is the river that flows through the Liddar valley. The
town of
is situated on its banks.
(Mattan) refers to the temple of Martandeshvara (the Sun god), which is now
in ruins. It was built by the Kashmiri King Ramdeva (3005-2936 B.C.). Later,
King Lalitaditya (699-735 A.D.) made certain additions to it. This temple is
a remarkable work of ancient architecture.
(Pahalgam; 7,000 feet above sea level) is sixty miles east of Srinagar. It
is one of the main tourist attractions in Kashmir, and is known for its
rivulets, mountains, and meadows. It is situated in the picturesque Liddar
Valley.
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