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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Ganderbal
Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia
About Ganderbal
Ganderbal is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wail, 18km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Ganderbal is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Wail, about 6 km away.
Ganderbal (Urdu: [ˈɡaːndəɾbəl], Kashmiri: [ˈɡaːn̪d̪arbal]) is a city and the headquarters of Ganderbal district in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in the disputed Kashmir region. Ganderbal, known for its natural environment and scenery, has tourist sites like Sonamarg and Manasbal Lake,Read more
and the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage also traverses through Ganderbal district.
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What is there to see near Ganderbal?
Within an hour or so of Ganderbal: Dal Lake, Srinagar (18 km), Gulmarg (41 km), Sonamarg (48 km), Pahalgam (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Ganderbal?
The nearest famous roads are Zoji La Pass and Babusar Pass.
Where is Ganderbal?
Ganderbal is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, about 6 km from Wail.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 28,233
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 34.2262, 74.7748
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Worth the detour from Ganderbal
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Gulmarg
A meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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Sonamarg
The Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Pahalgam
The Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Ganderbal
- 41 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
- 48 kmSonamargThe Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
- 55 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
- 64 kmZoji La PassA 3,528-meter pass linking Kashmir to Ladakh through dramatic switchbacks, one of the most treacherous and scenic mountain roads in India.
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