Location: It is situated at a distance of about 24 km from district headquarters (Anantnag)Bringhi valley, approximately 70 km from Srinagar
Attractions : Sprawling gardens, medicinal properties of the spring water and the scenic locales .
Major Tourist Activity: Perhaps the most important tourist activity of a tour to Kokernag is the Papashudan Nad, the magical and curative spring which draws thousands of tourists to the valley each year. Home to the largest fresh water spring in Kashmir, Kokernag is known for its collection of springs, which in totality produce an image of the claws of a "Koker" or a cock, a trait to which the vale owes its name. Blessed with rich a soil which promotes the growth of several varieties of plants and flowers, a tour to Kokernag is made even more perfect by the presence of a number of accommodation options in the region.
How to Reach?
The easiest way of reaching Kokernag is by air. The nearest airport is at the Badgam District around 70 kms away from the village of Kokernag.
The nearest railhead to Kokernag is at Jammu from where it takes an approximate time of around 2 hours to reach Kokernag.
Kokernag is well-connected to a number of other regions of Jammu and Kashmir. There are a number of well maintained roads which lead to Kokernag
Place description: Kukernag is a town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'serpent'. The spring gushes out of the base of a thickly wooded hill from where it divides into channels, which resembles to the claw-foot of a hen, hence its name. Kokernag is at the height of(approx.)2000 mts from sea level. Place is famous for gardens, largest fresh water springs in Kashmir and for its trout streams. Towns and village situated around Kokernag are Wangam, Hangalgund, Sagam, Zalergam, Dacksum, etc. Kokernag has been mentioned in Ain Akbari, where in it has been mentioned that the water of Kokernag satisfies both hunger and thirst and its is also a remedy for indigestion.
Weather and temperature: Weather remains average in April to September with light rain showers and temperature ranges between 28c to 30c and September to feb to mid march weather is cold with average temperature 10c.
Camping Spots: The place is known for plenty of camping spots and from Daksum the trail rises fairly steeply to the Sinthan Pass located at the height of 3,748m.
Nearby other tourist places: Wangam, Hangalkund, Sagam, Zalergam and Dacksum are few villages that surround Kukernag.
SightSeeings in Kokernag
botanical garden
Kokernag Rose Garden
Papashudan Nad
Kokernag Botanical Garden
Near By major Cities
Srinagar 85 KM near
Chandigarh 384 KM near
Dehradun 501 KM near
Near By Air Ports
Srinagar Airport 77 KM near
Satwari Airport 122 KM near
Pathankot Airport 173 KM near
Gaggal Airport 188 KM near
Near By RailWay Station
Anantnag Rail Way Station 28 KM near
Brijbehra Rail Way Station 35 KM near
Panjgam Rail Way Station 43 KM near
Awantipura Rail Way Station 51 KM near
Best to Visit during: MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT