Aharbal Waterfall in Kashmir

Aharbal waterfalls are located about 75 KMs from Srinagar, on the Veshu (Veshav) river, which is a tributary of Kashmir's own Jhelum river. The gushing waters of Aharbal falls is truly a sight to behold. Aharbal is about 3 hour drive from Srinagar and is also a popular destination for fishing and trekking. Remember to take fishing permits from the Fisheries department located in Aharbal town. Also exercise caution and do not go very close to the waterfall as the terrain can be slippery and the force of the water is quite powerful.

This was another popular resting place for the Mughal emperors when they made the long trip north from Delhi to Kashmir. It's in an area famed for its apples and also has an interesting waterfall. It's also the start of the popular trek to the Konsarnag Lake.

The falls are about 13-km from Shupian, from where there is a motorable road and a trekker's route leading through dense pine forest. The falls are said to be the best in Kashmir. The road leads over a high bridge at Kongwatan from where a magnificent view of the awesome gorge created by the Vishav River can be seen less than 2-km further on are the foot of the falls, where the river drops more than 15 metres over a distance of 3-km. The road continues on here a further 3-km to the top of the falls where from a rock outcrop one can look down around 60 metres to the river rushing below.

The road continues a further 6-km to the village of Sedau, where the trek to Konsarnag begins. The first stage is a climb of about four hours to Kongwatan, an upland meadow. From here it is a further 10 to 15 hours walking to Konsarnag.