scenic viewpoint
Gulmarg
A meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Beerwah
Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia
About Beerwah
Beerwah is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Māgām, 26km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Beerwah is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, with about 8,200 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Māgām, about 9 km away.
Beerwah also pronounced as Beeru is a subdistrict, tourist destination and one of the oldest towns of Jammu and Kashmir and a municipal committee in Budgam district in the Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also one of the oldest tehsils of Jammu and Kashmir with one of the largest townsRead more
in Budgam district. En route on NH701A. Beerwah is 27 km (17 mi) away from the summer capital Srinagar via Bemina, 31 km (19 mi) via Magam, 33 km (21 mi) via Soibugh and 35 km (22 mi) via Budgam. Beerwah subdistrict has 4 tehsils namely Beerwah, Magam, Narbal and Khag. Beerwah is located along the banks of River Sukhnaag.
The name Beerwah has been derived from a Sanskrit word "Behroop" which means land of springs. This is due to the abundance of natural springs in the area. Beerwah has seven springs in the town area.
Beerwah is the major route to the snow resorts of Doodhpathri and Tosamaidan. Doodhpathri lies 19 km (12 mi) away from Beerwah via Arizal and Tosamaidan lies 23 km (14 mi) away from Beerwah via Arizal. Beerwah is known as "The Gateway of Doodhpathri" and also "The Gateway of Tosamaidan". A decade ago Beerwah was the main route to visit famous tourist spot Gulmarg.
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What is there to see near Beerwah?
Within an hour or so of Beerwah: Gulmarg (20 km), Dal Lake, Srinagar (26 km).
Are there any good drives near Beerwah?
The nearest famous roads are Zoji La Pass and Babusar Pass.
Where is Beerwah?
Beerwah is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, about 9 km from Māgām.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,192
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 34.0124, 74.5956
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Worth the detour from Beerwah
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Dal Lake, Srinagar
The Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir, a serene urban lake famous for ornate houseboats, floating gardens, and shikara boat rides against Himalayan backdrops.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Beerwah
- 20 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
- 66 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
- 72 kmSonamargThe Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
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