About Aripal Spring
Aripal Spring, locally known as Aripal Nag, is a natural freshwater spring located in Aripal village in Tral area of Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. Situated about 11 km from Tral town and around 40 km from Srinagar, the spring is known for its clear, cold water emerging from the ground. Surrounded by rural landscape and hills, it serves as a local water source and a quiet picnic and sightseeing spot for visitors exploring the Tral valley.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural spring with clear, cold water emerging from the ground and flowing into a small pool and channel. The setting is rural and open, surrounded by fields, trees and low hills of the Tral valley. There are simple developed edges around the spring for viewing and collecting water. The area is quiet and suitable for short walks, photography and picnicking, with local villagers often visiting to collect water.
Key highlights
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Natural freshwater spring with clear cold water known locally as Aripal Nag
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Scenic rural setting in Tral valley surrounded by fields and hills
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Popular local picnic and sightseeing spot near Tral town
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Traditional community water source for Aripal village
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Photogenic natural landscape and tranquil environment
Culture & Context
Locally revered as Aripal Nag, the spring is an important community water source and traditional gathering place for residents of Aripal and surrounding villages in Tral.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar, then by road to Tral and Aripal |
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| By train | Nearest rail access is via Awantipora or Srinagar railway stations, then by road to Tral and Aripal |