Block Breng Kokernag

Block Breng at a Glance
Located in the south-east of the Jehlum Valley and towards the eastern side of the District Anantnag, situated at an altitude of 2021 m above sea level. It’s Block Head Quarter is at Kokernag ,which is also a well known health resort.` Breng’ is derived from “Bringi”,name of a Nallah which is combination of various streams flowing from the extreme eastern sides in an angular shape .It is because of its rejuvenating climate ,its lofty mountains, the melodious flow of waters of the Bringi , Kokernag springs and other springs, fertile soil ,fragrant flowers, delicious fresh fruits and walnuts, that Breng is called a “golden tower” (Sonesun Preng).
Kokernag Spring, also known as Papashudan Nad, is the largest fresh water spring in Kashmir. Kokernag is a collection of many small springs and their collective appearance resembles to the claws of a Koker (cock). Kokernag houses a botanical and rose garden with a wide variety of flowers and shrubs.
Koker means 'fowl' and nag means 'serpent'. The spring gushes out of the base of a thickly wooded hill from where it divides into channels, which resembles to the claw-foot of a hen, hence its name is read as “kokernag”.
Kokernag Health resort has a total area of 300 Kanals, of which 129 Kanals is for the purpose of gardens and 171 Kanals for forest area. It is believed that its water has curative properties.
Kokernag has been mentioned in Ain-e-Akbari, the detailed gazetteer of Akbar’s empire. The curative and digestive properties of Kokernag spring water has also been mentioned in it.
Daksum is an attractive beautiful Tourist spot, situated at an altitude of 2,438 m above sea level, about 40 km south-east of Anantnag and 85 km from Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a trekker's paradise covered with coniferous forests, gurgling streams and hidden grassy meadows with the melodious sound of the gushing Bringi River forming the backdrop. Daksum is also famous for its trout - an angler's heaven.

Daksum is on the trekking route to Kishtwar; from here the trail leads to Sinthan Pass, situated at an altitude of 3,748 m. This pass is open from April to September for trekking.
Daksum has a rest house, tourist bungalow and plenty of camping spots.