natural wonder
Dal Lake, Srinagar
The Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir, a serene urban lake famous for ornate houseboats, floating gardens, and shikara boat rides against Himalayan backdrops.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Badgām
Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia
About Badgām
Badgām is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Yechagām, 15km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Badgām is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, with about 15,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Yechagām, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Badgām?
Within an hour or so of Badgām: Dal Lake, Srinagar (15 km), Gulmarg (32 km), Pahalgam (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Badgām?
The nearest famous roads are Zoji La Pass and Babusar Pass.
Where is Badgām?
Badgām is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, about 4 km from Yechagām.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,338
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 34.0152, 74.7207
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Worth the detour from Badgām
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Gulmarg
A meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Pahalgam
The Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Badgām
- 32 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
- 55 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
- 62 kmSonamargThe Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
- 75 kmZoji La PassA 3,528-meter pass linking Kashmir to Ladakh through dramatic switchbacks, one of the most treacherous and scenic mountain roads in India.
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