Sonamarg
Tourism
Sonamarg
is a place of enthralling beauty. Three lakes viz Kishensar,Vishensar and Gangabal
can be viewed from Nichnai Pass. 20 Kms east of Sonamarg is Zoji-La Pass at
3540 mtrs which leads into Ladakh Plateau. Sonamarg is in Srinagar District
on the Srinagar Leh Highway approx.110 Kms from Srinagar.The nearest Airport
is in Badgam Distt. This Airport is connected with major cities of India.The
nearest Rail Head is at Jammu and from there National Highway NH1A connects
the Kashmir valley with
India. Every sort of transport to suit every budget from Buses to Taxisply on
this Highway. It Takesaround 10 to 12 hours to cross this mountaineous road
whichcrosses some beautiful spots andthe famous Jawahar Tunnel linking Kashmir
Valley with India. Bus service is available from Srinagar which leave at fixed
time from the Srinagar Bus stand. Taxis and other sort of transport can be hired
from Srinagar at pre-fixed rates. Assistance isavailable at Tourist Reception
Centre Srinagar.
Sonamarg has a number of Hotels and lodges of various types which are open only
during summer months. Accomodation needs to be booked well in advance from srinagar.
Sonamarg offers lots of recreational activities:
Sonamarg
mainly offers trekking adventure.
Trekking can be undertaken to Thajiwas Glacier which is very beautiful.
Sledging at the frozen Glaciers is also offered by locals.
Angling ( a license is required)
You can take long walks in the jungles and explore rich lora and fauna.
Sonamarg is also the base camp to Amarnath Cave for the route of Bal Tal.
Alpine Skiing is also available at high altitudes.
A Popular trek from Sonamarg to Pahalgam can also be undertaken.
Prior arrangements can be had from JKTDC at Srinagar or various tour operators
in the valley.
Some probability of white water rafting is also available downstrean from sonamarg.
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