Sonamarg is located amidst the green valleys and golden meadows on the banks of the River Indus. Situated at an altitude of 3,540 m, it is 80 km from Srinagar and is considered the gateway to Ladakh. The surrounding green valleys are covered with woodlands of fir and pine trees, and the valley shines with innumerable flowers. Pilgrims, on their journey to
Amarnath, pass through the valley of Sonamarg. Major tourist attractions of Sonmarg are the Thajiwas region, which is covered with snowy glaciers and offers a panoramic view of the valley, Vishansar Lake, Krishnasar Lake, and Zoji la Pass. You can book our well-curated Sonmarg trip from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and other corners of the country. We provide fully customizable tours that can be crafted as per your traveling preferences.
Places To Visit in Sonamarg during your tour
From the valleys to the dazzling lakes, the Sonmarg attractions mentioned below take the tourists a step closer to the heart of the Himalayas. Look at the list of attractions you can cover with your Sonmarg tour.
Things to do in Sonamarg during your vacation
Sonmarg holiday packages are well-designed to give you a load of cherishable memories and thrills. Several activities make your vacation fascinating from start to finish. Here is a list of things to do in Sonmarg for a fun-filled vacation. Have a look!
Best Way to Reach Sonamarg
The nearest airport to Sonamarg is in Srinagar, which is 70 km away. From there, you can hire a taxi, bus, or cab to your desired location in Sonamarg. But, if you are planning to reach there by rail, the closest junction is Srinagar, which is around 51 km away and is well-connected with Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. Those willing to travel by road can take NH1 to reach Sonamarg from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, and Kolkata.
Sonamarg is one of those regions where natural beauty, peace, and thrills come together. You can experience all these aspects with our Sonamarg trip packages, known for offering the best of this town. The best part is that you can craft your holiday in your style with the help of our expert to make your Sonmarg package suitable for your traveling preferences.
Ans: You need to arrive at Srinagar airport which is around 100 kilometres & takes approx. 3.5 hrs. to reach Sonamarg.
Ans: Drive from Sonmarg to Pahalgam is quite a long journey as the distance is around 170 kilometres which includes hill as well as plane surface. You can cover the distance in around 06 hrs. or more.
Ans: Sonamarg is encompassed with serene glaciers, snow-laden peaks, and shimmering lakes. This place thrives with a plethora of tourist attractions. Here is a list of best places to visit in Sonamarg:
Thajiwas Glacier: If anyone looking for hiking, trekking, and camping, Thajiwas Glacier is one of the best Sonmarg attractions that one must not miss.
Zoji-La Pass: Located at an altitude of 3528 m above the sea level, it is a very important link between Kashmir and Ladakh.
Vishansar Lake: It is one of the famous oligotrophic lake (lake that contain high amount of oxygen), this lake is also known as the “Lake of Vishnu”.
Baltal Valley: This valley offers stunning views of the snow-coated mountains at a distance of just 15 kilometers from the town of Sonmarg. It is also famous as a point from where the famous Amarnath yatra begins.
Ans: The months from March to August is considered as the best time to visit Sonamarg. During this period two seasons are covered i.e. spring (March till mid-May) and summer (Late May till August). The blossoms of spring and the cool weather of summer creates the perfect season to visit Kashmir during this time.
Ans: Yes, you need to plan your trip in July-August if you wish to embark on a holy sojourn of Amarnath Yatra from Sonamarg. From Sonamarg, you need to go Baltal which is only 15 Kilometres from and the rest of the distance can be covered by trek as well as by helicopter.
Ans: Gulmarg is at a distance of around 130 kilometres from Sonamarg, which takes approx. 4 hrs. drive.
Ans: To visit Sonamarg one to two days are sufficient. Generally tourist visit this place by doing a day excursion from Srinagar.
Ans: Sonamarg is a picturesque town and a popular tourist attraction of Jammu & Kashmir. There are various things which tourists can take home as a souvenir. The best things to buy in Sonamarg are:
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