• Best time to visit March to October
  • Ideal Duration 5-8 Days

About Sonmarg
Tourism in Kashmir

Sonmarg is one of the best tourist attractions in state of Jammu & Kashmir for its natural excellence and availability of adventurous sports. Popularly known as ‘Meadows of Gold’, the town of Sonmarg is a popular destination for Bollywood movies as well. Surrounded by the Himalayas, this place is a must in all our kashmir holiday packages. The scenic beauty of the place makes it exclusive in the months of March to October, when you can enjoy the snow and also indulge in different activities besides experiencing the great views. Located only 80 Kms away from Srinagar, Sonmarg is a place you must not miss while visiting Kashmir in your next vacation.

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Popular tourist attractions in Sonmarg

brow_img1 Thajiwas Park

Popular for its risky trek, and mystic views this place is a must watch if you are visiting Sonmarg. Thajiwas Glacier is located 3 Kms far from central Sonmarg which you can easily visit by car. The view of frozen lake surrounded by snow-covered peaks is a view that you will never be able to forget. The fir and pine trees covered in fresh snow in the alpine meadows will surely make you feel ecstatic. Contact J & K tourism office in Kolkata for more details about the place.

brow_img1 Zozi La Pass

As the name suggest this is a pass located in the national highway connecting Leh to Srinagar. It is a high mountain pass known to offer breathtaking view all around with snow-packed mountain peaks. It is located in a high altitude of 3528 meters, only 23.6 Km far from Sonmarg. This makes it an obvious view point when you are visiting Sonmarg.

brow_img1 Vishansar Lake

Another attraction for visitors interested in trekking in the surroundings of Sonmarg is Vishansar lake, popularly known as the ‘Lake of Vishnu’. This is quite a higher situated lake as it is located in an altitude of 3710 meters with mesmerizing environment and breathtaking views. The best part of visiting this lake is you can experience snow-capped peaks at one side and lush green meadows on the other to cherish.

Top Things to do in Sonmarg

brow_img1 Pony Trek

Besides immersing in the beautifully crafted by the nature itself across the town of Sonmarg, you can
enjoy usual trek as well as pony trek to the different locations like Thaijas Glacier or others. The
trekking gets interesting because of the greenery you can experience while reaching the destination.
Your eyes will get better looking at this greenery for hours.

brow_img1 White Water River rafting

Experiencing river rafting, that too in the hilly river of Sonmarg is an opportunity that no
adventurous tourist will ever avoid. You can enjoy river rafting in the clean river with expert
attention and guidance. The rafting starts from Baltal and ends at Shuktari Bridge. You don’t need
any special skill to join this rafting experience.

brow_img1 Sledge riding

The valley of Sonmarg has a unique ride which is popularly called sledge but the only difference is
humans pushes you to get to the top in snow. When the snow gets melted, ponies take the tourists
to the top of the hill for breathtaking views. But when the meadow is covered with snow, you can
experience moving in this sledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is completely your decision. If you are willing to explore all the places and experience all adventures, we will arrange for a suitable itinerary for the particular group in the Kashmir tour package from Kolkata. If you don’t have much time, you can visit some of the places within a day and then lead to the next destination.

Yes. You can have multiple options in 4-star hotels in the Sonamrg town. We arrange for required quality stay in all our packages for a healthy and safe stay at the most reasonable price. Book hotels through professional trip advisors to get better offers.

Yes, there are multiple shops in the market of Sonamarg, where you can enjoy shopping in the evening after completing all the adventures. You can shop souvenirs for your friends and families along with some stylish jackets and caps to keep yourself warm in the cold.

Sonmarg is situated at an altitude of 2800 meter and placed at the bank of the Nallah Sindh. This is quite a comfortable height for people of different age group to visit the place while exploring the natural element of multiple types without any health issues.

Sonmarg is prone to heavy snowfall and naturally January is quite a difficult time for locals there. It is advisable not to visit Sonmarg in the month of January. It is predicted that you will have to spend your days within your room as experiencing all the activities is impossible.

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