Naranag
Naranag
Nara Nag | |
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Village | |
Naranag, Ganderbal district, J&K, India | |
| Coordinates: 34°21′9″N 74°58′30″E / 34.35250°N 74.97500°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Division | Kashmir |
| District | Ganderbal |
| CD Block | Kangan |
| Elevation | 2,128 m (6,982 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Index Number | 191202 |
| Vehicle registration | JK16 |
Naranag or (Nara Nag) is a tourist village and ancient Hindu pilgrimage site, near Ganderbal town in the Ganderbal district of the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. Well known for its ancient temple ruins complex, it is located around 16km from Kangan, 10km upstream from the Sind River. Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Mount Haramukh 16,870 ft (5,142 meters) and Gangabal Lake. The village lies on the left bank of the Wangath River, which is a tributary of the Sind River.There is a Tourism hut at Naranag where tourism officials are available to provide information and assistance. The hut also offers accommodation.