Tangmarg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tangmarg
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Tangmarg Post Office
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 Tangmarg
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Tangmarg
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Baramulla |
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| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English |
| • Spoken | Pahadi, Gujari |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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193402
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| Telephone code | +911954 |
Tangmarg is a lovely town and a special administrative area called a tehsil. It is located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, a union territory in India. In 2014, Tangmarg became a sub-division. This means it was divided into three smaller tehsils: Tangmarg, Kunzer, and Karhama. The main office for this sub-division is in Tangmarg.
This town is very important because it is a central hub for over 100 nearby villages. Tangmarg is also known as the "gateway to Gulmarg", a famous tourist spot just 13 kilometers away. Another beautiful place, Drung waterfall, is only 3 kilometers from Tangmarg. Because of its fresh and clean environment, Tangmarg is a popular place to visit, especially in the evenings. It is also famous for its tasty trout fish.
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Exploring Tangmarg: A Tourist's Guide
Tangmarg has a modern post office that has been updated with computers. There are also many hotels and restaurants for visitors. The town is about 39 kilometers from Srinagar by road.
Tangmarg is home to several beautiful tourist spots. These include Drung, Gulmarg, Baderkoot, Zandpal, Gogaldara, Nigli Nullah, and Baba Reshi. The name "Baba Reshi" comes from a great Sufi saint of Kashmir, Baba Payam ud Din Reshi. His shrine is about 6 kilometers from Tangmarg. Tangmarg is also called "shen kaul," which means "brook of snow," because of its cold water and heavy snowfall.
Tangmarg's Natural Beauty
Tangmarg is located at a Longitude of 75.36679 and a Latitude of 33.80405. Many villages are part of this area, such as Hardushoora, Ferozpora, Pariswani, Chaindil Waingam, Kulhama, and Tarahama.
This area is known for its fresh, cold water, lots of snow, and beautiful scenery. Tangmarg is a hilly region, and most of it is covered by thick green forests.
Getting to Tangmarg
Tangmarg is about 38 kilometers from Srinagar. You can reach it by road in about 40 minutes. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar, which is 49 kilometers away. Gulmarg is just 13 kilometers away on the Narbal-Tangmarg Road.
You can easily get to Tangmarg by taxi or bus. Transport is available from cities like Srinagar, Baramulla, Magam, Sopore, Gulmarg, and Pattan. The town is also not far from the Mazhama Railway station.
There are plans to build new roads to connect Tangmarg with other areas. One road from Tangmarg to Gogaldara is being built. This road will link Tangmarg with the Khag area of Budgam district. Another road from Drung to Poonch district is also being considered by the government.
A Glimpse into History
The history of Tangmarg goes back to the time of the Mughal Empire. It was an important entry point to Gulmarg. The name "Tangmarg" comes from local words: "Tang" means pear, and "Marg" means meadow. You can still find many pear, cherry, and apple trees in the villages around Tangmarg.
Languages Spoken in Tangmarg
The main language spoken in the villages of Tangmarg is Kashmiri. Urdu is also widely spoken. Other important languages in the area include Pahari and Gojri. People who are educated or work in tourism often speak English.
