Kokernag

Kokernag ” is derived from the Kashmiri and the Sanskrit words “koker” and “nag” respectively, where the Koker means hen and the Nag means spring. The spring sprouts out from a dense and thick forest and gets divided into various streams and hence resembles with the claw of a hen.
The place has got its fame in the famous book of ruler Akbar, Ain-i-Akbar, in which he mentioned the greatness and the purity of the spring water of Kokernag. He mentioned that the spring water is so beneficial that it would remove the hunger and quench the thirst as well, for it has many benefits for the indigestion problem. 
This place is known as the Golden Crown of Kashmir, as it has deposits of fresh stream water, trout fish farms, and green and alluring gardens. The botanical garden of Kokernag are so beautiful that a person can’t help without giving their heart to this place. Kokernag is a beautiful place with splendid scenic spot; the favourite being the garden that surrounds the spring. Waterfall is a beautiful attraction for the tourists. However, the most important tourist attraction is the Papa-shudan Nag, the sulphurous spring believed to possess magical powers of healing. The water is known for its digestive properties and other medical importance.
Home to a spring with magical, curative powers, a tour to Kokernag is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Srinagar. Located at an altitude of around 2012 meters above sea level, tour to Kokernag also reveals some of the other treasures of this important tourist destination of Jammu and Kashmir. The moment you enter the green valley of Kokernag, you are welcomed by the cool and fragrant air of the mountains, an air that brings with it the perfume of the blossoming flowers which you see all around this picturesque vale.