Tangmarg
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Tangmarg is a Town/Tehsil in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
It is a major stop for buses and other heavy vehicles coming from Srinagar, going towards Gulmarg or Babareshi. All the vehicles are allowed beyond this point to Gulmarg which is 13 km[citation needed]. Heavy vehicles are not allowed beyond this point during the winter whenever there is a heavy snowfall. Tangmarg has a post office and many restaurants; everything required by travelling tourists. This stop is to be taken seriously since there are no more stores on the way to Gulmarg from Tangmarg. Tangmarg is a Tehsil belonging to Dist. Baramulla. Tangmarg is 37 km away from Srinagar and its road from Srinagar is two way. Tangmarg has many tourist Sports like Drung, Gulmarg, Babarashi. Babarashi name is based on Baba Payamum-din-Rashi and his death body is buried here. So, it is called Babarashi.
Coordinates: 34°03′N 74°25′E / 34.05°N 74.417°E
Given coordinates for Tangmarg are incorrect. Correct coordinates are 34 03'32.31" N 74 25'28.17" E.
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