Located
at a distance of 47 km from the south of Srinagarthe capital of Jammu and Kashmir,
Yousmarg
or Yusmarg is a renowned hill station where tourist from all across
the world comes to allure an adulating height of its pristine location.
Mythology
As per the local people The
Alpine valley which was transformed into snow clad mountain was a blissful
approach of Lord Jesus Christ and the people here are of belief that Jesus
stayed here for some time and converted the beauties into wonders by adding
pine and fir into the meadows of Alpine.
Etymology
When it comes to its name
which is commonly renowned as Yousmarg or Yusmarg shares its history and
affiliation with Lord Jesus Christ and the meaning of Yusmarg which they relate
is The Meadow of Jesus.
Geographical Features
As the site is perched
perfectly at a distance of 13 km from the southern flanks of Charari Sharief
addressing the banks of Doodganga River which is a channel streams of popular
Jhelum River. From here one can naturally view the terrestrial magnificence of
Pir Panjal peak, the sunset peak and Tatakooti Peak.
Importance of Site
As the virgin beauty and its
unpolluted simplicity which in turn have perfectly womb the natural symphony
within its shades is of great importance. One must understand its potential and
peculiar hegemony which can be used as eco tourism destination where one would
have brilliant opportunity to interact with sophistication of Mother Nature.
Beside that another important features of the site is that it serves as gateway
to many other tourist attractions that surrounds the site of Srinagar.