Kokernag is notified area committee in Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir), Anantnag district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The place is known for the botanical gardens, pristine freshwater springs, and rainbow trout farm.
Kokernag: The Golden Crown
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Kokernag garden: It is also said that since the collection of various springs forms the shape of a chicken claw, that is why it is called kokernag. Otherwise the real name of the place is Bindoo Zalangam. Kokernag is a beautiful place with splendid scenic spot; the favourite being the garden that surrounds the spring.
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Kokernag Waterfall: Kokernag Waterfall, which plunges from a dizzying height of 2000 meters, is also known as “Papashudan Nad,” which means “the cleaner of sins.”
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Achabal: Achabal was once the pleasure retreat of Empress Noor Jehan. A trout hatchery is also located nearby. Achabal is the site of a Mughal garden called Achabal Gardens.
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Verinaag: The Jhelum River is a river in the northern Indian subcontinent. It originates at Verinag and flows through the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, into Pakistan