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Anantnag is a magnificent place located in the Indian state of J&K. Digging into its etymology, 'Ananta' means infinite in Sanskrit and 'Nag' means snake that is another name for the Sheshanag, the seat of Lord Vishnu. It is also listed among the oldest settlements of the human habilitation that dates back 5000 years ago.
Anantnag is entrenched in Jhelum valley at a height of 5300 feet above sea level. This breathtaking place is beckoned by the lower peaks of snow capped Himalayas and spreads across 2,917 km. sq. Due to such surroundings, the temperature of Anantnag remains cool amid year. The average temperature of the place is usually recorded between 5°C-10°C. During the winter season, temperature goes below 0°C as the heavy snowfall covers the beautiful place with a white blanket of snow.
Anantnag is a soul soothing place. One can witness the substantial beauty of nature at Anantnag. The attractions like waterfalls and temples lure the tourists that visit Anantnag. Also, the Pahalgam hill station is another hang-out destination near Anantnag.
Best Time to Visit Anantnag
Summers are the best time to visit this magnificent place called Anantnag. The temperature of valley remains in the comfortable zone and ambiance gives energetic enthusiasm to explore the city of Anantnag quite easily. During this season, environment is calm and pleasant and rays of sun fall on the top of snow clad mountains to give the splendid views for visitors. Summers reflects the temperature between 8 degree to 22 degree Celsius in Anantnag which starts from March basically and continues till August. Tourist starts pouring this place with the beginning of March because this place seems to be untouched beauty during March to May months.
From September, the season of autumn begins and this is also an immaculate time for visiting Anantnag. Though there are some exemptions during the tour, but it is quite an enjoyable journey during September to November. Nights are comparatively colder than day temperature so it is better to take good amount of bedding and woolens during this phase of time. Basically, honeymoon couples are more allured to this place during this phase of season.
In winter, there is drastic fall in temperature which falls below freezing point. The barometer shows the temperature between -5 and -10 degrees Celsius; hence it is somewhat difficult to explore Anantnag entirely. Though, some enthusiastic people who likes to enjoy snow fall and chilly winter usually tour at this time. But major precautions should be taken to visit around this phase of year. Generally winter starts from November and ends in February. End of December to January, it has severe climatic conditions so it is good to avoid this time for tourism.
How to Reach Anantnag
Anantnag is well connected through all the means of transport from other parts of India. The most preferred transport medium is by air which is used to reach Anantnag from other major cities such as Delhi and Kolkata. It is connected through all popular travelers’ centric airports in India and it provides regular flights to all such locations. Tourists from these cities can touch down at Srinagar Airport to reach Anantnag. It is just 62 km away which takes 2 hours to arrive in city. Taxis and buses are available from airport itself to reach the city Anantnag.
Anantnag is well connected to major cities of India through rail route as well. The new broad gauge lines have been planted between Benihal and Baramulla to join the cities of Kashmir with this medium of transport. There are few trains which have started operating from these stations to join Srinagar to Anantnag. Though there is planning to join this track with Jammu station to get access to all other parts of India.
Road facilities are the most prominent means of transport for locals. People coming to Anantnag prefer this route to arrive in the city. Tourist buses and taxis are available from neighboring cities to reach this tourist place.
Jammu and Kashmir has been a symbol of eternal natural beauty since time immemorial. Few places in the subcontinent come close to the tummy-flipping beauty of the Himalayan mountain system. Like a pretty young girl, magnanimously voted by all as the beauty of her family, Jammu and Kashmir (often referred to simply, as J&K) has always been enveloped in an aura of mystery and elusiveness. J&K consist of 3 main regions: religiously oriented Jammu (the winter capital of the state), the pretty, flowery valleys of Kashmir and the cold. Whichever area you choose to start with, try completing the entire circuit to do full justice to these spellbinding lands of the North. The tourist places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir include Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Leh among others.