Kausarnag or Vishnu Pad? || Crown Jewel of Alpine Lakes, Kashmir

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2022
  • Kousarnag, known as the crown jewel of Alpine Lakes, is the second largest high-altitude lake in the Valley with an area of 110 Hectares. Literally ‘Kausar Nag’ means a spring which gifts life in Islamic literature and Hindus call it ‘Vishnu Pad’, meaning, ‘Foot of Lord Vishnu’. Nestled in the lap of Pir Panjal Range, this beautiful lake is located at an altitude of around 3500m ASL with around 2.75 kms in length and 700m at the widest point. Surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Pir Panjal by east and west, this high-altitude enchanting lake, apparently has no visible water outlet. The Ice bergs remain floating in the lake for the whole summer on Its magical sapphire blue water. The beaten track starting from Gurwattan and passes through different scenic meadows and pastures leading to this pristine lake, gives spectacular views of nature on the way. The trek is almost moderate up to Mahinag, but the trail ahead ascending to the top is a bit challenging. This is the safest and most convenient route known to the people passionate in trekking. While there are several other known tracks approaching to this destination, but they are extremely dangerous and better to avoid them. Horses and potters can be easily hired on reasonable rates by the trekkers visiting Kounsernag.
    Best season to visit the lake is June to September.
    Route Details:
    MOTORABLE
    Srinagar to Kulgam
    (78 km via NH44)
    (64 km via NH444)
    Kulgam to Aharbal (28 km)
    Aharbal to Gurwattan (01 km)
    NON-MOTORABLE
    Gurwattan to Sangam (03.5 km)
    Sangam to Kongwattan (03.5 km)
    Kongwattan to Mahinag (09.5 km)
    Mahinag to Kausarnag (03.5 km)
    Campsites:
    1. Kongwattan (preferable for 1st night).
    2. Mahinag (preferable for 2nd night).
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 48

  • @zubairahmedasmi9033
    @zubairahmedasmi9033 26 днів тому

    Beautiful, ossam, incredible and now speechless no words to express paradise on earth our KASHMIR

  • @burhankashur7859
    @burhankashur7859 9 місяців тому +2

    Thankyou for taking me to Kausarnag .....lovely style of your commentary makes it like a real hourney

  • @strangeportals
    @strangeportals Місяць тому

    Most underrated video.... It deserves more views and interactions from the audience....

  • @khalidhabib9195
    @khalidhabib9195 2 місяці тому

    aap se bhi khoobsurat aap k andaaz hein..... ❤❤❤

  • @Hananmarwah
    @Hananmarwah Рік тому

    Plz explorer some hidden waterfall

    • @KashmirBackpacker
      @KashmirBackpacker  Рік тому

      I'm trying my best to reach most of the parts of J&K.
      Keep supporting, iA one day I'll be covering every single inch of our land.

  • @inayatullahbhat5829
    @inayatullahbhat5829 Рік тому +1

    Incredible one

  • @yasirlone11
    @yasirlone11 Рік тому +1

    ❤️❤️

  • @alimshah6990
    @alimshah6990 Рік тому

    Amazing & informative

  • @MakeenAhmad
    @MakeenAhmad Рік тому

    Thanks for the mention bhai

  • @vinodms2791
    @vinodms2791 20 днів тому

    Awesome views, beautifully shot. Bhai, how can I do this trek, kisko contact karna hai for potters and camping help?

    • @KashmirBackpacker
      @KashmirBackpacker  19 днів тому

      You can trek without anyone's assistance in an alpine style. If not, you can hire a pony/porter near Gurwatan Aharbal and carry your own tent for night camping.
      Or, you can book your slot online with any Adventure Tour Operators if available.

  • @umerjan8103
    @umerjan8103 Рік тому

    Admirable ❣️

  • @silenceplease8013
    @silenceplease8013 Рік тому

    Amazing

  • @withfurqaan
    @withfurqaan Рік тому

    ♥️

  • @AlpineTrekker_
    @AlpineTrekker_ Рік тому

    Awesome👍

  • @saalimwrites
    @saalimwrites Рік тому +1

    great info.❤️👍

    • @KashmirBackpacker
      @KashmirBackpacker  Рік тому +1

      Keep supporting, much more to come from your hometown.

    • @aayatullahrabbani
      @aayatullahrabbani Рік тому +1

      An undefined beauty and un expected work....
      Best wishes

    • @KashmirBackpacker
      @KashmirBackpacker  Рік тому

      @@aayatullahrabbani glad to know you are enjoying my Vlogs.

    • @saalimwrites
      @saalimwrites Рік тому +1

      @@KashmirBackpacker Being Native Of this place i was unaware about such information
      thanku soo much for defining this place in a much sofisticated way
      U r amazing ❤️

  • @daryasir8846
    @daryasir8846 Рік тому

    Really lovely place and great videography.
    I want to take part in any treaking expedition of yours.

  • @manjeetdeswal55
    @manjeetdeswal55 Рік тому

    Bhai please Hindi ya English word use kr liya kro. Aapke Urdu word sir ke upar se chale jate hain.
    Overall nice vlog. Keep it up 👍

    • @KashmirBackpacker
      @KashmirBackpacker  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a bunch for watching my Vlogs😊
      Noted👍🏻

    • @manjeetdeswal55
      @manjeetdeswal55 11 місяців тому

      @@uzairr_wanii agar ish audience ko increase karna hai toh Hindi toh use karni padegi dost. Hume kya chahiye ya Hume kya pasand hai kewal ish cheez se channel grow nhi hota. Audience ko kya chahiye aur unko kya pasand hai ye dekhna aur karna padta hai. Jo log Kashmir mein rahte hain unko toh wahan ki beauty ka patta hai. Channel ke through aap bahar ke logo ko batao ki Kashmir kitna sundar hai taki Kashmir ka tourism badhe aur local logo ki income bhi badhe. Agar hum apne mein he kho jayenge aur dusro ke liye kuch bhi nhi krenge toh hamara insan hone ka koi matlab nhi rah jayega.
      Ish bhai ka@kashmirbackpacker way of expression & explanation lajawab hai. Ish hoonar ko bahar ke logo ko bhi dikhana jaruri hai. Mere jaise bahot se log pahado se bahot payar karte hain but har jagah ja nhi pate ya kabhi mauka milta hai toh Hume patta nhi hota. Inke jaise bhai logo ki information se he kafi kuch explore Kiya ja sakta hai.
      Ab aap agar ye bologe ki Hindi he kyu English bhi toh ho sakti hai toh mere se jayada aapko patta hoga ki India mein sabse jayada samjhi jane wali language Hindi he hai.
      Cast, religion, language, ye Tera- ye Mera etc.....sab bakwas batein hain bhai ji.

    • @zulfizakarya5703
      @zulfizakarya5703 8 місяців тому

      ​@@KashmirBackpackerno keep it in Urdu 😂...
      Hindi isn't our language

  • @tantraynasir5704
    @tantraynasir5704 Рік тому

    Love to join u in next expedition

  • @tantraynasir5704
    @tantraynasir5704 Рік тому

    Very nice.....love to join your group

  • @0119shahid
    @0119shahid Місяць тому

    Bhai aap ne kis month mai visit kiya tha

  • @princeajaz9167
    @princeajaz9167 10 місяців тому

    I think it is the largest alpine lake in kashmir rather than 2nd largest. What is the largest alpine lake in your opinion?

    • @KashmirBackpacker
      @KashmirBackpacker  10 місяців тому

      Gangbal

    • @princeajaz9167
      @princeajaz9167 10 місяців тому

      @KashmirBackpackerr Gangabal is smaller than kousarnag, i think. Gangabal is 2.7km and kousarnag is 3km.

    • @KashmirBackpacker
      @KashmirBackpacker  10 місяців тому

      Kousarnag is about 80 hectares smaller than Gangbal.
      Plus, kausarnag is only 2 kms in length approximately.

    • @princeajaz9167
      @princeajaz9167 10 місяців тому

      @KashmirBackpackerr Fortunately, I have visited both. But have considered kousarnag larger than gangabal. Thanks and continue the goodwork.