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Sonmarg
. Gulmarg
. Srinagar
. Pahalgam
. Patnitop
Sonmarg City Guide
The
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.
¤ 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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Gulmarg City Guide
The
meadow of Flowers is a world famous tourist spot in the Baramulla Distt of Kashmir.
The altitude of Gulmarg is 2730 meters. surrounded by dense forests of tall
conifers ,Gulmarg is known for unparalled beauty nad is rated as one of the
matchless tourist spots of the world.It is famous for Golf hikes and boasts
of a beautiful highland golf course. It is premier resort for winter sports
in the country.
How to Reach ?
Gulmarg is in Baramula Distt and is 57Kms from Srinagar District .The nearest
Airport in Badgam Distt.This Airport is connected with major cities of country.
The nearest Rail Head is at Jammu . The journey from Srinagar to Gulmarg takes
approx. 2 hours in bus and may take short time by chartered conveyance. The
road to gulmarg is very beautiful and is lined with poplar trees all through.
All sorts of transport is available to Gulmarg from Srinagar bus stand at Batmallo
and from various tour and travel opeartors at the prices fixed.
Where to stay ?
Gulmarg boasts of a number of Hotels of various standards which offer good accomodation
and meals. Hotels of International standards are also available. JKTDC has huts
on the offer at Gulmarg and all these properties require advance booking from
Srinagar when the season is on. Assistance for booking accomodation can be had
from the booking manager at Tourist reception centre Srinagar. The accomodation
available there suits all budgets.
What to do ?
Lots of recreational activities are on the offer : Gulmarg offers a beautiful
Golf Course where equipment is also available on hire. A Cable Car(Gandola)
is also installed which is great hit with tourists and it takes tourists upto
Kongdori. Trek to Alpather Lake can be undertaken which is lake 13 Kms away
from Gulamrg. This lake remains frozen even in June. There is another spot called
Khilanmarg which offers unparalled view of the Himalayan peaks . The famous
shrine of Baba Reshi is also located near Gul Marg noted muslim saint who is
revered by all faiths. Gulmarg-Khilanmarg-Apharwat-Alpather is one of the important
trekking routes
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