FEROZEPUR NALLAH

Ferozepur Nallah is a mountain stream near Gulmarg that has its origins in the Ferozepur Peak, and it is a prominent attraction to cover while travelling with our Kashmir tour packages. Popularly known as the Shinmahinyu, the stream lies at a distance of almost 5 km from Gulmarg and is very popular among those looking for an ideal spot to pursue fishing and angling. The area is surrounded on all sides by lofty mountains and beautiful pine trees.

Spend a cozy sunny afternoon in the midst of mighty snow-capped mountains and the beauty of pine forests at the Ferozepur Nallah. This is a mountain stream that originates from the Ferozepur Peak and hence the name. It is popularly referred to as the Shinmahinyu and lies at a distance of about 5 km from the town of Gulmarg. This is among the most popular tourist places in Gulmarg for a quiet and peaceful day of trout fishing and angling. 

The stream is in fact a water source for several rural dwellers in the surrounding areas who also attribute it to a divine pedestal. Some of the locals are of the belief that the place has been blessed by the spirit of the mountains. The stream trickles its way down all the way and confluences with the Bahan river at Waters Meet.

This is yet another popular tourist attraction around Gulmarg. If you are looking for other places of interest around the Ferozepur Nallah, which you can cover while here, there is Tosamaidan. This however, is ideal for trekkers as it lies at a distance of about 50 km from Ferozepur Nallah and can be reached after a trek of about 3 days.

Highlights

• Ferozepur Nallah is a mountain stream that draws its origins from the Ferozepur Peak, which also explains the moniker
• The stream flows through the valleys between the picturesque Chainamarg and Nurpur Pass in Gulmarg
• The stream is about 5 km from Gulmarg and is ideal for spending a quiet afternoon trout fishing amid extreme tranquility
• Also known as Shinmahinyu, the site is ideal for a waterside picnic or a romantic getaway
• The sparkling water that flows here is perfectly potable
• The stream serves as a source of water for several rural inhabitants of surrounding areas who consider this a blessing
• The waters of the stream continue their downward journey till they merge with the Bahan River at Waters Meet, which is another popular tourist attraction
• The nearest trekking destination is Tosamaidan, about 50 km from Ferozepur Nallah and takes about 3 days of trekking to complete