Overview
Drang, also spelt Drung, is a small village in Baramulla district about 3 km from Tangmarg, the town at the foot of the climb to Gulmarg. It is known for its waterfall, which tumbles down a rocky hillside in pine forest and freezes into columns of ice in the coldest part of winter, usually from late December to February. Most visitors see Drang as a short stop on a Srinagar to Gulmarg drive rather than as a destination of its own, and it adds an hour or two to the day.
Drang (Drung) on the Map
Things to Do & Places to Visit in Drang (Drung)
Drang waterfall
View on map →Frozen into ice in hard winters (late December to February) and a flowing stream through forest in summer. The rocks and ice near the fall are slippery, so keep to the viewing area.
Combine with Gulmarg
View on map →Gulmarg is about 13 to 15 km away. Stop at Drang on the way up in the morning, or on the way back to Srinagar.
Tangmarg
View on map →The nearby town where travellers hire snow boots and coats before going up to Gulmarg in winter.
How to Reach Drang (Drung)
Drang is about 3 km from Tangmarg. From Srinagar, drive toward Gulmarg via Magam and Tangmarg (around 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic and snow), then turn off for the village. In winter the last stretch can be icy, so go with a local driver. Your Srinagar to Gulmarg cab can stop at Drang on the way if you ask when booking.
Drang (Drung) FAQs
Where is Drang in Kashmir?
Drang, also spelt Drung, is a village in Baramulla district about 3 km from Tangmarg, on the way to Gulmarg. Gulmarg is about 13 to 15 km further up the hill.
When is the Drang waterfall frozen?
In the coldest weeks of winter, usually from late December to February, when the frozen fall is often called the Drang ice fall. How much of it freezes depends on the winter, so check recent reports before planning a trip around it.
Is Drang worth visiting?
Yes, as a short stop on a Gulmarg day. It adds an hour or two to the drive and is most striking in winter when the fall is frozen. It is not a full-day destination on its own.
Can I visit Drang and Gulmarg on the same day?
Yes. Drang is near Tangmarg on the Gulmarg road, so most people stop there on the way up or back. Ask your driver to include it when you book the cab.
Written by Via Kashmir Editorial Team
Last checked 2026
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