💧 Waterfall📍 Nature🥾 Trekking

Aharbal Waterfall

Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India

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Overview

The 'Niagara of Kashmir' — the Veshaw thundering 25 m through a pine gorge of the Pir Panjal, trailhead for Kousarnag lake treks.

Why visit: The valley's most powerful waterfall, framed by deodar and spray.

Things to do

›Gorge viewpoints
›Kousarnag trail
›Pine-forest walks
›Trout streams

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Travel Information

Best time

May–Oct

Entry fee

Free–₹20

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

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