{"id":12681,"date":"2024-06-16T07:46:26","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T07:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/?p=12681"},"modified":"2024-06-16T09:15:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-16T09:15:30","slug":"aharbal-waterfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/","title":{"rendered":"Aharbal Waterfall &#8211; A COMPLETE Travel Guide &#038; Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kashmir. It is also the most easily accessible one and yet never crowded. Located at a distance of only about 70 kilometers from Srinagar, it is a place that is amazingly beautiful but does not get the attention that it truly deserves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most of the people visiting Kashmir prefer going to destinations like Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. But Kashmir is so much more than just these few names. There are plenty of other places that are no lesser in beauty. Aharbal is one of those.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are planning to visit Kashmir, I highly recommend that you find a day in your itinerary for a visit to Aharbal. How can you plan that is what I will be providing details on in this article.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For all other details on Kashmir like mobile connectivity, public transport, taxi services, and several other tips, please take a look at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-kashmir-a-complete-travel-guide\/\">How to Plan a Trip to Kashmir \u2013 A Complete Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong>. If you have any questions, you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vargiskhan\/\">contact me on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and I will be happy to answer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To get the best hotel rates, and taxi charges, and to organize your trip to Kashmir, you can speak with Kunal @ 9910 402 252. Give him my reference and you will surely get a discounted rate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aharbal-waterfall-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38335\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aharbal-waterfall-1.jpg\" alt=\"aharbal waterfall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aharbal-waterfall-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aharbal-waterfall-1-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aharbal-waterfall-1-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aharbal-waterfall-1-768x1077.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aharbal-waterfall-1-585x820.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#What_to_See_at_Aharbal\" >What to See at Aharbal?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Veshaw_River\" >Veshaw River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Other_Side_of_the_Village\" >Other Side of the Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Kausar_Nag_Lake\" >Kausar Nag Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Peer_ki_Gali_Pass_Mughal_Road\" >Peer ki Gali Pass \/ Mughal Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Kungawatan\" >Kungawatan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Things_to_do_at_Aharbal\" >Things to do at Aharbal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Where_to_Stay\" >Where to Stay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Hotels_in_Aharbal\" >Hotels in Aharbal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" 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in January, February, and March<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Aharbal_Waterfall_in_April_May_and_June\" >Aharbal Waterfall in April, May, and June<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Aharbal_Waterfall_in_July_August_and_September\" >Aharbal Waterfall in July, August, and September<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Aharbal_Waterfall_in_October_November_and_December\" >Aharbal Waterfall in October, November, and December<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Other_Tips\" >Other Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Road_Condition\" >Road Condition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#BanksATM_near_Aharbal_Waterfall\" >Banks\/ATM near Aharbal Waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Mechanic_Petrol_Pump\" >Mechanic \/ Petrol Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Medical_Facilities\" >Medical Facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Where_to_Eat\" >Where to Eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/aharbal-waterfall\/#Aharbal_Waterfall_Altitude\" >Aharbal Waterfall Altitude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Aharbal_Waterfall\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">About Aharbal Waterfall<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal is a small village in Kashmir Valley, located about 70 kilometers from Srinagar and 15 kilometers from Shopian. The place is best-known most for its spectacular waterfall which in recent times has started to get referred to as the Niagara Falls of Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The waterfall is named after this village and is formed at a spot where the Veshaw River or Nallah Veshaw flows through a narrow gorge of granite boulders. The water falls about 25 meters at 3 different places before it flows down the valley.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first fall is a smaller one through huge rocks and is hardly noticeable. More than a waterfall, it looks like the water is just flowing through the rocks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The second one is slightly higher and the water forms a pool-like area immediately after it, as you can see in the image above. The third fall is the highest and the noisiest one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The entire setting of the village and the waterfall is quite peaceful and suitable for expeditions, trekking, photography fishing, etc. If nothing else, it still is a good spot to just sit down and gaze at the mighty river flowing through the huge rocks and falling down.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The river that the waterfall is on is known by a few different names like Veshu River, Veshaw River, or Veshaw Nallah. Once the water of the river freezes in the winter season, the waterfall starts to look even more beautiful. Take a look at the short video below to know what I am talking about.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aharbal Waterfall in Winter\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YBFrKOAIWXc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Aharbal_Waterfall\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How to Reach Aharbal Waterfall?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal Waterfall can be reached only by road from Srinagar. The best way to travel is by your private vehicle or a taxi. Public transport is also available on the route in the form of buses and shared cabs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let me first provide details on how you can reach Aharbal waterfall by different modes of travel. After that, I will cover other details like where to stay, what else to see, itinerary planning, etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to reach Aharbal, you will first have to reach Srinagar of course which is fairly easy. For people traveling by their own vehicle, you can just drive to Srinagar city by the regular Jammu \u2013 Srinagar highway NH44.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can also take a different route and travel by the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/mughal-road\/\"> Mughal road<\/a><\/strong> through Rajouri &#8211; Peer Ki Gali &#8211; Shopian.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you were however not traveling by your own vehicle, then Srinagar is well connected to the rest of the country by Air, Train, and Bus service. No matter which part of the country you live in, you can easily reach the city by either flying or boarding a train.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you need more details on traveling to Srinagar, please take a look at this post<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar\/\">How to Plan a Trip to Srinagar<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_reach_Aharbal_Waterfall_from_Srinagar\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How to reach Aharbal Waterfall from Srinagar<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After you have arrived in Srinagar, getting to Aharbal is not that difficult. If you were traveling by your own vehicle or a rented cab\/motorcycle, you can travel by either of the below-mentioned routes.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Route 1: Srinagar &#8211; Pulwama &#8211; Shopian &#8211; Aharbal Waterfall<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Route 2: Srinagar &#8211; Awantipora &#8211; Kulgam &#8211; Aharbal Waterfall<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let us take a look at both of these routes in a little detail.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Via_Shopian\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Via Shopian<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Traveling by the Shopian route, starting from Srinagar, your first destination will be Pulwama. For this, you can either take the internal road via Nowgam or travel via NH44. Take a look at the Google Maps screenshot below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/srinagar-to-aharbal-waterfall-road-map-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40359 size-full\" title=\"srinagar to aharbal waterfall\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/srinagar-to-aharbal-waterfall-road-map-1.jpg\" alt=\"srinagar to aharbal waterfall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/srinagar-to-aharbal-waterfall-road-map-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/srinagar-to-aharbal-waterfall-road-map-1-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/srinagar-to-aharbal-waterfall-road-map-1-768x710.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/srinagar-to-aharbal-waterfall-road-map-1-585x541.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The road via Nowgam is an internal single-lane road that sees a lot of traffic. The one via Pampore will see you traveling on NH44 for the initial part of the trip and the traffic will be less.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It doesn&#8217;t matter though because the travel time will be almost the same. The idea is to get to Pulwama by either of these routes. Once you reach Pulwama, the road continues straight to Shopian and you will stay on it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will reach Shopian and cross the entire town to get to its other side. From there, you will have to turn left to go to Aharbal. Do not continue straight on the road as that will take you to Rajouri via Mughal Road.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are unable to spot the left turn to Aharbal, just ask any of the locals and they can point you in the right direction. Just keep in mind that you have to cross the entire town of Shopian first and then turn left.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In terms of the distance, it will be a journey of about 65 kilometers. Travel time will be in the range of 2-3 hours, depending on the traffic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of the total distance, it is only the last 15 kilometers of the journey which is a steep climb. For the remaining 50-odd kilometers, the road mostly remains flat until Shopian.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Via_Kulgam\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Via Kulgam<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The second route will have you travel through the town of Kulgam. It is the longer of the two routes and the travel time will also be greater.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Starting from Srinagar, you will first exit the city and reach NH44, also known as the Jammy Srinagar highway. Stay on NH44 for the first 50 kilometers of the journey, cross Awantipora on the way, and continue driving toward Anantnag.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About 10 kilometers before Anantnag is a small village called Bijbehara. This is where you will leave the highway and turn right to go to Kulgam.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will continue driving for another 20 kilometers, cross several small villages on the way and reach Kulgam. The road until Kulgam will mostly be a flat one with no climb at all anywhere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal is about 26 kilometers from Kulgam and this is where the road starts to climb up a little. You will drive through a few more small villages on the way and reach Aharbal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The total distance covered will be around 100 kilometers. Travel time will be in the range of 3-4 hours, depending on the traffic and your speed.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Route_to_Choose\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which Route to Choose?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Which route should you pick? It entirely depends on you. In my opinion, you should go via Shopian and return via Kulgam. It will be a day-long trip and you will explore several unseen areas of Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you were short on time, you should stick to the Shopian route only. If you were, however, planning to go to Aharbal in the winter season, you would have to take the road via Kulgam. The Shopian route gets closed after it starts to snow in December.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are traveling by public transport, you should choose Shopian Road. The journey will be a lot easier this way and will save you a lot of time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are coming back from Pahalgam, the road via Kulgam will be the shorter route. From Pahalgam, you will drive back to Anantnag and then turn on the road to Kulgam to reach Aharbal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After spending some time at the waterfall, you can come back to Srinagar via Shopian. Or you can do it the other way around. Go to Aharbal via Shopian and then continue to Pahalgam from there via Kulgam.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gulmarg in Winter | Kashmir in Winter - Ep 3 | Snowfall in Gulmarg | Srinagar - Tangmarg - Gulmarg\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eFXdlo0HbtQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Private_Taxi\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By Private Taxi<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The best, easiest, and most convenient way would be to rent a private taxi for the trip. Depending on the type of cab you choose, your total charge for the day would come out to be between Rs. 4500 for a round trip from Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your hotel can arrange a taxi to take you to Aharbal waterfall. This is what most tourists do. Or you can just book one taxi for your entire trip to Kashmir which probably will be the best thing to do.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For renting a private cab, you can talk to Faisal in Kunal @ 9910 402. He is a great guy and will be able to get you a cab for the lowest possible price.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Aharbal_Shared_Taxi\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Srinagar to Aharbal Shared Taxi<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Public transport is available for Aharbal Waterfall from Srinagar. The problem, however, is that it will not be easy to find and you will have to change cabs at 3 places in between.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From your hotel in Srinagar, you will first have to look for a shared cab to either Parimpora or Batmaloo. This itself can be a bit of a problem and you may have to look for a private cab.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Parimpora or Batmaloo, find a cab going towards Shopian. If you find a bus, board it and do not wait. Once you reach Shopian, you will then have to look for a shared cab for Aharbal Waterfall.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As I mentioned, Aharbal is not yet that famous among tourists. Not many people come in this direction due to which the frequency of public transport between Shopian and Aharbal is very less but it is there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The good news, however, is that Shopian is a major and well-known town and lots of people travel here. So getting there will not be a challenge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"grid-title\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/alpather-lake\/\"><strong>How to Plan Your Trip to Alpather Lake?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Srinagar_to_Aharbal_Waterfall_by_Bus\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Srinagar to Aharbal Waterfall by Bus<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like shared cabs, traveling by Bus is not going to be easy either. There is no direct bus from Srinagar to Aharbal and the journey would have to be completed in exactly the same manner that I mentioned above for shared cabs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your first task would be to reach Parimpora or Batmaloo in Srinagar and catch a bus for Shopian. This will not be that difficult because Shopian is a major town and there are daily buses from Srinagar to Shopian.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The problem however then is reaching Aharbal from Shopian. There is no bus service available so you will be completely relying on shared cabs. Just reach the Shopian Bus stand and ask around and you will be able to find a Sumo going towards Aharbal.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Air\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By Air<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Srinagar Airport is the nearest airport to Aharbal. It is located about 65 kilometers from Aharbal and the journey can be completed in about 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The major airlines operating regular flights to Srinagar are Air India, Jet Airways, Spice Jet, Air Asia, and Indigo.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Train\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By Train<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Srinagar railway station is the nearest railway line to Aharbal. The problem however is that it is not yet fully operational and connected. Right now, you can reach Udhampur by train.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Udhampur, you will then have to board a bus or taxi for Ramban. After reaching Ramban, you will then board another train from Ramban to Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/doodhpathri-travel-guide\/\">How to Plan a Trip to Doodhpathri<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aharbal_in_Winter\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aharbal in Winter<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Does the waterfall freeze over in winter? The answer is that no it does not. Even during peak winter, there is still water flowing in the river and the waterfall will still be alive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There will of course be some snow on both sides of the river and in Aharbal village but you will still see water flowing through the gorge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In terms of reaching Aharbal in the winter season, all the information I provided above will still apply. You will have to complete your journey in the exact same manner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I will still recommend that you inquire about the road conditions ahead before leaving Srinagar. Due to heavy snowfall, the road may get closed at the time of your travel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The road until Kulgam remains open throughout the year. But in January and February, if there has been heavy snowfall, you will not be able to reach Aharbal either via Shopian or Kulgam.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38327 size-full\" title=\"aharbal waterfall\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-2.jpg\" alt=\"aharbal waterfall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_See_at_Aharbal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What to See at Aharbal?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The waterfall here is the biggest attraction and this is what people come here to see. The natural beauty of the place around Aharbal is another attraction. The drive from Shopian to Aharbal is quite scenic with great vistas all around.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There really isn&#8217;t much else to do for a day&#8217;s trip unless you are planning a stay here for a day or two and want to go trekking.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veshaw_River\"><\/span><strong>Veshaw River<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you get closer to Aharbal and see the Veshaw River flowing through the mountains, you will immediately take your camera out and start clicking.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Side_of_the_Village\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other Side of the Village<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you get closer to Aharbal, you will cross a small bridge on the Veshaw River. Most of the people turn left from here and head straight to the waterfall.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I will recommend that while returning, you also go to the other side. The road extends for another few kilometers and the views over there are also great. There is also a small park where you can sit and relax for a while.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kausar_Nag_Lake\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kausar Nag Lake<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are into trekking, you can trek to the famous Kausar Nag Lake. But for that, you will have to bring proper camping gear and guides from Srinagar itself. It is a 2 days trek from Aharbal so you will definitely have to come prepared.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/gulmarg-gondola\/\"><strong>Gulmarg Gondola \u2013 How to Plan your Ride?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_ki_Gali_Pass_Mughal_Road\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Peer ki Gali Pass \/ Mughal Road<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another place to see near Aharbal will be the famous Mughal road. It is a stretch of about 85 kilometers running from Shopian to Bafliaz.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The entire stretch is a highly scenic drive crossing the high-altitude pass of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/peer-ki-gali\/\">Peer ki Gali<\/a><\/strong> on the way. You can start early from Srinagar and also cover the Mughal road on the same day while visiting Aharbal.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kungawatan\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Kungawatan<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The meadows of Kungawatan too are definitely worth visiting. There is no road to the meadows however and you will have to trek all the way. It actually lies at the halfway point of the two-day trek to the high-altitude Kausar Nag Lake.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please note though that visiting Kausar Nag Lake and Kungawatan meadows requires you to spend at least 3 &#8211; 4 days in Aharbal. The only place you can cover with Aharbal in a single day is Mughal Road.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_at_Aharbal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Things to do at Aharbal<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from spending some time at the waterfall, below is a list of some other activities that you can enjoy in Aharbal.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Photography<\/li>\n<li>Trekking to Kungawatan or Kausar Nag<\/li>\n<li>Horse riding<\/li>\n<li>There is plenty of Trout fish in the river so you can go fishing as well if that interests you. Please note though that you will have to obtain a permit for fishing from the Fisheries department stationed at Aharbal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38326 size-full\" title=\"aharbal waterfall\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-3.jpg\" alt=\"aharbal waterfall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-3-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-3-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where to Stay<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now let us briefly talk about where can you stay in Aharbal and whether you should or not. As you can tell from reading the list above, other than the waterfall, there really are not a lot of places of tourist interest in and around Aharbal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The only thing to do here is to just sit in peace, enjoy the views, and take a walk in a remote Kashmiri Village. If that interests you and you have some time to spare, then yes, you can stay at Aharbal for the night.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another reason for an overnight stay could be photography. The picture I posted above was clicked in the late hours of the day. The waterfall looks amazing during the day as well but the harsh sun can have a bad effect on the pictures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shots taken at either dusk or dawn will definitely be much better than the ones clicked during the day. If you want to try that, you can stay in Aharbal for the night.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotels_in_Aharbal\"><\/span><strong>Hotels in Aharbal<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are no luxury hotels here and your choice of stay is limited to just a J&amp;K Tourism resort. When I was there last, the villagers were in the process of building some huts and cottages close to the river but I am not sure how long that may take.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For now, JKTDC Aharbal Resort is your only choice of accommodation at Aharbal. You can book a room on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jktdc.co.in\/CityHotels.aspx?Cid=6\">JKTDC online portal<\/a> <\/strong>or you can just talk to the caretaker and negotiate an on-the-spot deal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In all honesty, unless you were interested in trekking to Kausar Nag Lake or clicking pictures of the waterfall in the late hours, there is really no point in staying at Aharbal for the night.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The place is great but just for a day. Make it a day&#8217;s trip and reach back to Srinagar by evening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38325 size-full\" title=\"jktdc cottages\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-2.jpg\" alt=\"jktdc cottages\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/aharbal-waterfall-2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_time_to_Visit_Aharbal_Waterfall\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Best time to Visit Aharbal Waterfall<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The best time to visit Aharbal Waterfall is from April to October. During this period as well, the best time would be in either April or September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can go there in the later months of November and December as well but then the scenery will be a little dull. If you want to see the waterfall with a bit of snow around then try planning a trip in the month of January or February.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The reason why I said April and September is the best time is that this is when the weather will be most pleasant.\u00a0September is the post-monsoon month so there will definitely be a lot of water in the river, making the waterfall look even larger.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/best-time-to-visit-gulmarg\/\"><strong>When is the Best time to Visit Gulmarg?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aharbal_Waterfall_Itinerary\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aharbal Waterfall Itinerary<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal is really a one-day trip only. You can start early from Srinagar, say by 7 or 8 am and reach Shopian. From Shopian, you will then travel to Aharbal, spend some time, and journey back to Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are able to return to Shopian from Aharbal by noon, you will then have two choices. You can either travel on the Mughal road all the way to Peer ki Gali or come back to Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">My recommendation will be that you include both Aharbal and Peer ki Gali Pass in one day. This will, you will be able to make the most out of your time and explore more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another thing you can do is to include Aharbal in a trip to Pahalgam. You can first go to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/pahalgam-a-complete-travel-guide-itinerary\/\">Pahalgam<\/a><\/strong>, explore the areas there, and cover Aharbal while traveling back to Srinagar.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_Connectivity\"><\/span><strong>Mobile Connectivity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first thing you need to remember is that only postpaid connections work in the state of J&amp;K. Prepaid phones do not work here and will be dead the moment you enter the state.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have a BSNL, Airtel, or Jio postpaid phone, you will have full connectivity in Aharbal as well. Vodafone wasn&#8217;t working the last time I was there but I heard that it would be soon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I cannot comment about the Idea phones since none of us was carrying one. But as far as I know, the Idea doesn&#8217;t work in Aharbal.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pahalgam in Winter | Kashmir in Winter - Episode 6 |  Srinagar to Pahalgam - Betaab Valley\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tTQN4FzvOiw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_of_Aharbal\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Weather of Aharbal<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Due to its high altitude, the weather of Aharbal mostly remains pleasant throughout the year. Let me give a brief breakdown of how the weather here trends in the year.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aharbal_Waterfall_in_January_February_and_March\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aharbal Waterfall in January, February, and March<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The region receives snowfall during the months of January and February and the temperature dips below 0 degrees Celsius at night. Snow starts to melt in March, and the weather turns to more of a pleasant cold than a harsh cold.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During these months, the night temperature can be as low as -10 degrees Celsius. Because of the high altitude and the narrow roads, sometimes even the road to Aharbal can get blocked.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/gulmarg-gondola\/\"><strong>Gulmarg Gondola \u2013 How to Plan your Ride?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aharbal_Waterfall_in_April_May_and_June\"><\/span><strong>Aharbal Waterfall in April, May, and June<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The spring season arrives in April and it is one of the best times to visit Kashmir. All the melting snow irrigates the ground and the area gets covered with a green carpet of green grass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">May is when the weather starts to turn a little warm. You will actually be surprised at how hot it can get here during the summer months. The sun will be way too harsh and will make sightseeing during the day even more difficult.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The same trend of the weather continues in June as well. You should also know that this is the peak tourist season in Kashmir and this is when it gets crowded the most.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aharbal_Waterfall_in_July_August_and_September\"><\/span><strong>Aharbal Waterfall in July, August, and September<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The monsoon arrives in July and the region receives a lot of rain for the next two months. It is not a good time to visit because of the risk that the monsoon season presents. But on the upside, this is also when the views are at their best.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">August and early September once again see lush green all around after the Monsoon has passed. This is also when the amount of water in the waterfall increases, making it look even grander.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aharbal_Waterfall_in_October_November_and_December\"><\/span><strong>Aharbal Waterfall in October, November, and December<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">October is the time of Autumn and this is when you see the orange and red colors in the trees. It is also a good time for photography but only at certain spots. Overall, this is actually the dry season and the scenery will not be that great.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cold starts to settle in again towards the end of October and by November, it can snow here anytime. The higher areas receive snow as early as October. But in the lower areas, it is usually by December when it starts to snow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-6.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38329 size-full\" title=\"gunjit narang\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-6.jpg\" alt=\"gunjit narang\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-6-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-6-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Tips\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other Tips<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mentioned below are some other tips that can be of help in planning a trip to Aharbal Waterfall.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_Condition\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Road Condition<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The road is a single-lane one but is mostly in good condition. There are a few bad sections in between but nothing that may become too much of a problem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is mostly a flat road till Shopian and you won&#8217;t even feel like traveling through a hilly region. It is only after Shopian that you will gain some serious height in the last 15 kilometers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is a very bad section just before the Aharbal village but other than that, it is a smooth drive all the way.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BanksATM_near_Aharbal_Waterfall\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Banks\/ATM near Aharbal Waterfall<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I noticed an ATM in Aharbal the last time I was there. Other than that, there are ATMs in Shopian and almost every town that you will cross on the way.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mechanic_Petrol_Pump\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mechanic \/ Petrol Pump<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is no gas station at Aharbal. The nearest one is in Shopian. You can find a mechanic here for some minor fixes only.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Facilities\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Medical Facilities<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can get some basic medical assistance in Aharbal and Shopian. For something serious, however, you will have to rush to Srinagar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar\/\"><strong>Srinagar \u2013 How to Plan your Trip and Explore?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where to Eat<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is no cooking arrangement at the JKTDC resort. If you were staying overnight, you would actually have to come to the village for food. There are several small restaurants in the market area where you can eat.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aharbal_Waterfall_Altitude\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Aharbal Waterfall Altitude<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal is at an elevation of 2,266 m (7,434 feet).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-38330 size-full\" title=\"srinagar to aharbal waterfall\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-1.jpg\" alt=\"srinagar to aharbal waterfall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/srinagar-to-aharbal-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FAQs<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Below are some frequently asked questions about Aharbal Waterfall.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why Visit Aharbal Waterfall?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While I was standing at the waterfall, clicking pictures, I realized how crowded the place would have been if it was located somewhere in Uttarakhand or Himachal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It reminded me a bit of Kempty Falls of Mussorie but is not yet destroyed by all the tourist rush and commercialization of the place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is like those scenic spots that you see in the movies. A scenic spot with a beautiful waterfall in the background, and silence all around except for the sound of the falling water.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thousands of people travel through Kashmir each year but only a handful of those come to Aharbal. It is a place that is still known only among the locals as a picnic spot that they come to with their families.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So if you want to visit some offbeat but highly scenic destinations then Aharbal is what I will recommend. The place is barely 70 kilometers from Srinagar and a to-and-fro journey can easily be done in about 5 to 6 hours.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Is Aharbal Safe?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal is completely safe for tourists to visit but there are a few things that you will need to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do your homework first and make sure there is nothing in the news about any unrest in the area. If everything is peaceful then you are OK to go. If there is news of ongoing protests or violence in the valley, it is best to postpone your trip for another time.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How far is Aharbal from Srinagar?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal is at a distance of about 70 kilometers from Srinagar. But this will also depend on where in Srinagar you are starting from.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you were starting from somewhere close to Dal Lake, like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/nishat-bagh-srinagar-how-to-reach-timings-entry-fee\/\">Nishat Bagh<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/shalimar-bagh-srinagar-entry-fee-timings-trip-planning\/\">Shalimar Bagh<\/a><\/strong> then the distance would be around 75 kilometers.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Srinagar to Aharbal Taxi Fare<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A round trip from Srinagar to Aharbal waterfall will cost you around Rs. 4500. If you were including this with your Pahalgam itinerary, you will have to speak to the driver to find out how much more he will charge you.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aharbal Waterfall is on Which River?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal waterfall is located on the Veshaw River, also known as the Veshu River or Veshu Nallah.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Where is Aharbal located in Kashmir?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aharbal is located in the Kulgam district of Kashmir, at a distance of 15 kilometers from Shopian.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Is Aharbal Worth Visiting?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, Aharbal is definitely worth visiting. It is one of the most scenic waterfalls in Kashmir and you must find a place for it in your Kashmir itinerary.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I hope the information above on planning a trip to Aharbal Waterfall was of help. If you have any questions, you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vargiskhan\/\">contact me on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and I will be happy to answer. 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