About Drung Waterfall
Drung Waterfall is a popular natural attraction located in Drung village near Tangmarg in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, about 42 km from Srinagar and close to Gulmarg. Fed by mountain streams, the waterfall cascades over rocky cliffs surrounded by forested hills. It is notable for its scenic setting, seasonal transformation into a frozen ice wall in winter, and its accessibility as a short trek and sightseeing stop en route to Gulmarg.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a cascade waterfall dropping over rocky cliffs into a small pool, surrounded by forested hills and mountain streams near Tangmarg. The site is reached by a short walk from Drung village on uneven paths and steps. Visitors can view the falls from the base, take photographs, explore the surrounding rocks and stream, and see the waterfall frozen into a solid ice formation during peak winter months.
Key highlights
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Cascade waterfall near Tangmarg en route to Gulmarg
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Scenic setting surrounded by forested hills and rocky cliffs
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Freezes into a large ice wall in winter (December to February)
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Short walk and trek from Drung village to the waterfall base
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Popular photography and sightseeing stop close to Srinagar
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, about 45 km away |
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| By train | Nearest railhead is Mazhom Railway Station, about 30 km away, with connections to Srinagar and Baramulla |
| By road |