• Oont Kadal

Oont Kadal

Located within the famous Dal Lake, Oont Kadal is visible from the pristine Mughal Garden, Nishat Bagh. The bridge, with a peculiar name meaning Camel Bridge, has historical importance and provides a ceremonial gateway to Nishat Bagh, the garden of gladness. 

On the bank of the Dal Lake, with Zabarwan Mountains as its backdrop, Nishat Bagh is a garden of bliss that commands a magnificent view of the lake lies beneath the snow capped Pir Panjal mountain range that stands far away to the west of the valley.

The traditional route to Nishat Bagh followed during the Mughal period was through the waters of Dal Lake. The embankment point for their journey was royal Mughal encampment at Nagar Nagar along the eastern fringe of the Koh-i-Maran hillock. 

The boats carrying the visitors would travel through Pokhribal and Nigeen Lake before entering into Dal Lake. 

Contact Person

Nisar Ahmad Wani
Directorate of Tourism Kashmir
Tourist Reception Centre Srinagar
Phone Number: 0194-2502512
Email: dtk[at]jktourism[dot]org

Link

https://www.jktdc.co.in/

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Srinagar International Airport (21 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Jammu Tawi Railway Station (271 Km away)

Climate

Min. -6° celsius
Max. +30° celsius

Accommodation

Several Star category hotels are available.

Medical Services

General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.

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