Naranag is famous for its 8th-century Shiva temple ruins, which are believed to have Buddhist origins.
This village can be the base camp for trekking to Gangbal Lake or to summit Mt Harmoukh. Visiting this village and its surroundings in itself is beautiful and it is possible to either camp here for the night or stay the night with the local villagers. It is also a base for the treks to Gadsar, Vishansar, and Krishansar lakes, although these require more time around 5 to 7 days of walking.
The drive to Naranag from Srinagar (2.5 hours) is gorgeous and as you ascend through the valleys and see the flashes of tin roofs, baby mosques, signs of simple village life, and verdant green, you will be glad you took the opportunity! If you drive through the afternoon as the sun is on its descent, the whole world turns a warm bronzy gold, which is just champagne for a photographer or videographer.
Naranag is a popular tourist destination for its proximity and ease from Srinagar, its luscious surroundings of Pine and fur a fresh water spring with fishs & some goddess figure on surrounding walls, besides The Wangath River flows through the village, adding to its charm, and the mysterious ruins of a large Hindu temple complex which has many compartments.

A shiv-Lingam still standing in one of temple booth. In front of main Pavilion there is a kind of pool made of single stone curved by hand still in it perfect shape.
This place has everything which offers a mental peace and relax to a soul. There are multiply ways to get connect to the main road, The road is narrow and hilly not much options for meals, you will get some grocery stores once you reach Naranag,

Coordinates: 34°21′9″N 74°58′30″E
Country India
State Jammu & Kashmir
Division Kashmir
District Ganderbal
CD Block Kangan
Elevation 2,128 m (6,982 ft)Languages Official Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2]
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number 191202
Vehicle registration JK16