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| name = Chiranbal<br />
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| photo_caption = View of the Chiranbal meadows<br />
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| elevation_m = 2595<br />
| elevation_ref = <ref name="makeen">{{Cite web |title=CHIRANBAL, KULGAM: Route and Coordinates |url=https://facebook.com |website=Himalayan Travel Group |date=November 11, 2022}}</ref><br />
| location = [[Kulgam district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India<br />
| range = [[Pir Panjal Range]]<br />
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| coordinates = {{coord|33|34|27|N|74|50|26|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
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'''Chiranbal''' is the largest sub-alpine meadow in the [[Kashmir Valley]], located in the [[Kulgam district]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India.<ref name="kulgam-gov">{{Cite web|title=CHIRANBAL District Kulgam, Government of Jammu and Kashmir|url=https://kulgam.nic.in|access-date=April 7, 2026}}</ref> Situated at an altitude of approximately 2,595 metres (8,514 ft), it is characterized by its vast emerald grasslands, dense pine forests, and the Zajinar River which flows through its center.<ref name="klife">{{Cite news|title=Why Should We Start Looking Beyond Kounsarnag?|url=https://kashmirlife.net|date=July 19, 2020|work=[[Kashmir Life]]}}</ref><br />
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== Geography ==<br />
The meadow is naturally bifurcated into two sections:<br />
* '''Haer Chiranbal''' (Upper/Small): Located at a higher elevation, offering a panoramic view of the **Brahma Sakli** mountain peaks.<br />
* '''Bon Chiranbal''' (Lower/Big): A sprawling expanse of grassland that serves as a primary grazing ground for local shepherds.<ref name="kreader">{{Cite news|title=Tips on exploring the unexplored Chiranbal|url=https://kashmirreader.com|date=June 20, 2021|work=Kashmir Reader}}</ref><br />
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== Tourism and Activities ==<br />
Chiranbal is a burgeoning hub for adventure tourism and is often described as a "hidden gem" compared to the nearby [[Aharbal]] waterfall.<br />
* '''Trekking:''' It serves as the base camp for high-altitude treks leading to alpine lakes such as **Bramsar**, **Chirsar**, and **Indarsar**.<ref name="makeen" /><br />
* '''Angling:''' The Zajinar River is a known habitat for wild trout. Angling is permitted between April and September with a valid permit from the Department of Fisheries.<br />
* '''Camping:''' The riverbanks are popular for night camping, though mobile network connectivity is currently unavailable in the area.<br />
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== Access ==<br />
Chiranbal is approximately 75 km (47 mi) from [[Srinagar]] and 25 km (16 mi) from Kulgam town. The route involves driving to the village of **Hallan** (Manzgam), which is the final motorable point. From Hallan, the meadow is accessible via a 4 km to 6 km trek or by 4x4 vehicles.<ref name="kreader" /><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Kulgam district]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
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