Sonmarg
City GuideThe Golden Meadow is at an altitude of
2740 meters and is gateway to Ladakh.It has brilliant forests of sycamore
and alpine flowers,
silver birch,fir and pine; 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.
Lots
of recreational activities are on the offer : ¤ Sonamarg
mainly offers trekking adventure.
¤ Trekking can be
undertaken to Thajiwas Glacier which is very beautiful.
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Sledging at the frozen Glaciers is also offered by locals.
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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.
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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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