ABOUT YUSMARG

Background

Yusmarg is a classic undiscovered natural song, surrounded by silver white pyramid peaks, virgin meadows, forests, and rushing waterfalls. Long stretches of grasslands flanked by deodar, pine, and Chinar trees can be found here. Yusmarg, 50 kilometers from Srinagar, is known for its unrivaled beauty, which has been unaffected by pollution and population growth. As a result, it has retained its original allure, exuding tranquility and serenity. It's a fantastic place for postcard-perfect shots because there's less foot traffic here. It is home to the tallest peaks in the Pir Panjal range, including the Tattakutti and Sunset Peaks. In the lap of these mountains, a white foaming river called Doodh Ganga curls in thin spirals. This river flows through the picturesque Sang-e-Safed Valley, where in the spring, rare wild Himalayan flowers bloom profusely. The hamlet has made a name for itself as a nice place to hike and picnic.

History

Except for a few legends, little is known about Yusmarg's history. The derivation of this hamlet's name sheds some light on its history. Yusmarg is a perversion of the Valley's original name, Roosmarg, which means Meadow of Musk deer. In the local language, Roos refers to a deer. Hundreds of years ago, the area was known as Roosmarg, and it was home to a variety of deer and other wildlife. These people used to live in the area until perhaps five or six decades ago. As a result, Yousmarg has remained largely unoccupied, which explains why there are little historical records concerning it. In all of the historical traditions connected to Yousmarg, one thing sticks out: it is the eternal abode of Jesus. Yusmarg, according to Ahmadiyas (a Muslim sect), is a short form of Youza, which means Jesus, and Marg, which means Meadows, hence Yousmarg means "Meadow of Jesus."