Narbal
Narbal
The Gateway of Gulmarg | |
|---|---|
Tehsil | |
| Nickname: Narabal | |
| Coordinates: 34°07′07″N 74°40′22″E / 34.118699920162875°N 74.67277804169375°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Budgam |
| Government | |
| • Type | State Government |
| • Body | Government of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Area | |
• Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,572 m (5,157 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 41,059 |
| • Density | 1,245/km2 (3,220/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Narbali |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kashmiri, Urdu, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 193401 |
| Telephone code | 1951 |
| Vehicle registration | JK04 |
Narbal is a town, tehsil, and block in central Kashmir’s Budgam district of the Indian-administered Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is often referred to as the Gateway of Gulmarg, as it is the first town on the road leading to the famous hill station. Narbal is 13 km (8.1 mi) from Lal Chowk, the commercial hub of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and located 31 km from the district headquarters Budgam.
Situated in the centre of Kashmir, Narbal serves as a vital connecting point between the districts of Baramulla, Kupwara, and parts of Budgam to Srinagar. A portion of the town also falls under the jurisdiction of Srinagar.
Narbal is known for its rich culture, religiosity, and its traditional Kashmiri Kani shawls, a renowned handwoven textile art of the region. The town is home to the shrine of Syed Saleh Bukhari, which holds significant religious importance. Additionally, Narbal is famous for its large playground, which attracts visitors and sports enthusiasts from faraway places.