Ningli Nallah, Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir India

Nallah Ningli which is considered to be the lifeline of this north Kashmir area is on the verge of destruction.

Flowing from the melting snow and ice on Affarwat mountain  and the Alpather Lake, this pretty water stream passes through many picteresque villages including Naghbal, Danmoha, Kalantara, Muqam, Darwa, Mangam, Wagila, Wagoora etc and the stream continues down into the valley below and joins the Jhelum River near Sopore.

This Nallah serves as a backbone for agricultural activities in the whole area and supplies water to many areas of Kreeri, Sangrama, Sopore and Sonawari.
Besides being the rich source of stones, sand, boulders and bajiri, the Nallah is a good source of fish also. Various irrigation canals, which include the famous Shah Koll and the Khan Koll, supply water to fields of many areas.

It is said that the water of Nallah Ningli had medicinal value in ancient times but now the water of this Nallah has been been polluted.

Activities Conducted at the Sight of the Nallah:

Photography: This is an ideal location for capturing on the canvas of life the picture of a colorful stream painted against the emerald green valley surrounding the stream.
Thrill for honeymooners: A single glance of couples at the drops of water dashing the tiny rocky stones embedded on the surface of the hill develops a rogue romance between the lonely sunk and exited couples.
Camping: Treading the shivering bridge on the stream crossing the valley and experiencing the hugeness of Alpather Mountain and relaxing by the side of the still lake forms the moment of a lifetime.

Places near the Nallah:

Khilanmarg: The green valley is a site for the sprout of a myriad of flowers and sets the winter as Asia's highest ski runs.
Ferozpore Nallah: Located at a distance of 5 km from Gulmarg, this water body is famous for trout fishing. For the devotees of adventure, a 50 km walk completed in 3 days drops the trekker at Tosamaidan which boosts of Kashmir's beautiful meadows.