Wayil, Jammu and Kashmir
Wayil is a tourist village[2] in the Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located on the bank of Sind River, around 8 km from Ganderbal, 30 km northeast from Srinagar, at NH 1D which connects Srinagar and Ladakh.
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| Coordinates: 34°16′15″N 74°48′10″E[1] | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Ganderbal |
| Community development block in India | Ganderbal |
| Elevation | 1,678 m (5,505 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Index Number | 191201 |
| Vehicle registration | JK16 |
Tourism
The Wayil village is a picnic spot noted for its scenic beauty, covered with the green lush mountains on the bank of Sind River. It is popular among the tourists for its peaceful environment as it is only one hour drive away from the Srinagar City. The Sind River has a mesmerizing sound a cool breeze all around during the summer.
The village is a base camp for trekkers to the alpine meadows of Mohanmarg and Laarmarg. It is also holds a suspension bridge (18 meters) over Sind River.[3] A number of restaurants and huts are available for boarding and lodging. The popular tourist activities include fishing of trout. Apart from this Wayil serves as a place for swimming for young people because of two river channels flowing there.[4]
References
- http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Wayil.html
- R. C. Arora (1940). In the land of Kashmir, Ladakh & Gilgit. Unique Literature Publishing House, 1940. p. 94–. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- John Murray (Firm) (1965). A handbook for travellers in India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon. John Murray, 1965. p. 526–. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- "Kashmir, Angler's paradise". indiatourism. Retrieved 13 June 2012.