Sonamarg

Sonamarg

Things to do - general

Sonamarg is a hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sonamarg gives rise to The Three Sisters (Kashmir). In its vicinity lies the great Himalayan glaciers of Kashmir Valley namely Kolhoi Glacier and Machoi Glacier with some peaks of above 5000 meters: Sirbal Peak, Kolhoi Peak, Amarnath Peak and Machoi Peak. Sonamarg an alpine valley is situated at the bank of Nallah Sindh, 87 km north-east from Srinagar, it is a popular tourist destination, nestled with in the imposing Himalayan peaks.It lies at an altitude of 2800 metres above sea level. The drive to Sonamarg is through yet another spectacular facet of country side in Kashmir, this time it is the Nallah Sindh, the largest tributary of the Jehlum River in the valley of Kashmir. It is upwards of sixty miles long valley and deep rock-girt gorge to open grassy meadow land and village-dotted slopes.

 

Country India
Languages spokenKashmiri, Urdu, English
Currency usedIndian Rupee (₹)

Sports & nature

Sonamarg 2Sonamarg, which means ' meadow of gold ' has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. the Sindh meanders along here and abounds with trout and mahseer, snow trout can be caught in the main river. In late April when Sonamarg is open for road transport, the visitors can have access to snow which is furnished all over like a white carpet. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier a major attraction during the summer months.

Culture and history info

Sonamarg 3Sonamarg had historical significance and was a gateway on ancient Silk Road along with Gilgit connecting Kashmir with China and other Gulf countries. The Zojila pass lies 15 kilometers east and is one of the highest passes for road transport.

Unfortunately there are no accommodations at this location at the moment.

Charismatic Kashmir Package - 06 Nights / 07 Days

Charismatic Kashmir Package - 06 Nights / 07 Days

Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar
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Srinagar with Pahalgam Package - 05 Nights / 06 Days

Srinagar with Pahalgam Package - 05 Nights / 06 Days

Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar
Places covered:- Srinagar +AHw Gulmarg +AHw Pahalgam +AHw Sonmarg +AHw Houseboat Stay Inclusions : Accommodatio More info

Unfortunately there are no cruise offers at this location at the moment.

Unfortunately there are no car rental offers at this location at the moment.