Sonamarg- Jammu and Kashmir

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Sonamarg-Introduction

As temperature soars in the plains, tourists head to the hills to escape from the heat and dust. The lush meadows of Sonamarg offer a cosy refuge to weary travellers. One of the exotic hill locales in India, Sonamarg is an ideal hill resort to spend your holidays in the scenic beauty of snow capped peaks and lush green meadows. Hill Resorts in India outlines the hill resort-Sonamarg for you.

Sonamarg - Location

Situated at an altitude of 2,740 m above sea level, Sonamarg is about 80 kilometres from Srinagar. Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The state Jammu Kashmir is located on the north of India.

Sonamarg- Sites to Visit

Sonamarg is the feast for eyes. The place offers a number of beautiful views of the lush meadows and the snow-capped peaks in the backdrop. There are a number of beautiful spots in and around Sonamarg that tourists can visit. Sonamarg has a number of trekking trails that attracts many adventure lovers to the quaint hill station in Jammu and Kashmir. Sonamarg has a number of waterfalls that present beautiful views. You can visit Gadsar Lake and the frozen Satsar Lake, surrounded by trees and beautiful flowers. The other beautiful places that tourists can visit include Nilagrad and Nichnai Pass.

Sonamarg- Sites Nearby

There are a number of places near Sonamarg that can be visited, when on a tour to Sonamarg. About 20 kilometres from Sonamarg is Zoji-la-Pass that is an ideal spot to enjoy the scenic beauty. The pass is located at altitude of about 3,540 metres. Yushmarg is another beautiful picnic spot that can be visited.

Sonamarg - Adventure

Sonamarg means meadows of gold. It is one of the beautiful places, ideal for adventure sports and other fun activities. Sonamarg offers some scenic treks for the intrepid traveler. Hiking is another exciting activity that one can enjoy in Sonamarg. Trekking enthusiasts can opt for trekking trails from Sonamarg to Vishansar and Krishnasar. Fishing another exciting activity that you can enjoy on the Sind River. You can fish for trout and mahseer.

Sonamarg- How to Reach

Sonamarg is located on the Srinagar-Leh Highway and can be reached by bus or taxi. Srinagar is the nearest airport to reach Sonamarg. The nearest railhead is Jammu.

Sonamarg- Where to Stay

Hotels in Sonamarg offer travellers an ideal base to tour Sonamarg. However one can also choose to stay in the hutments run by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation. You may also opt for tourist bungalows, lodges and hotels in Sonamarg. Hill Resorts in India offers online booking for hotels and lodges in Sonamarg.