♥ Expert Guide by a Kashmir-based Local Explorer VERINAG "The Majestic Source of River Jhelum" In Kashmiri, "Naag" means "spring". Verinag is arguably the most historically significant spring in South Kashmir. Situated at the foothills of the Pir Panjal range, approximately 20 KM from Anantnag (Islamabad) , it serves as the majestic starting point of the River Jhelum . The iconic octagonal stone basin and Mughal arcade of Verinag. 1. The Mughal Legacy The octagonal stone basin and the surrounding arched gallery were commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1620 A.D. Jahangir was so captivated by the deep blue water that he requested to be buried here. Later, his son, Shah Jahan , enhanced the site's beauty by laying out a classical Persian-style garden. 🏛️ Heritage Status Today, the spring and its surround...
The Paradise on earth