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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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