The Amarnath Cave Temple is situated at an altitude of 3,888 meters or around 12,750 feet and finds its way starting from Chandanwari and passing through Pahalgam. This shrine forms an important and integral part of Hinduism and is considered one of the holiest temples. Surrounded by snowy mountains and the cave itself is covered […]

Chandanwari lies on the outskirts of Pahalgam, just 16 km away and holds religious and tourist significance. From here the world famous Amarnath Yatra starts from July to August. At an elevation of 2,923 meters people indulge in snow ball fights and only after exhausting they use the snow bridge to slide down using the […]

Shikargarh a wild life reserve located in the main market of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, You could be easily reached by horse, it is a picnic spot to enjoy with family and friends. Map

A high quality drinking water (Oligotrophic) lake that is home to several species of fish including Brown Tout is named as Sheshanag Lake. The lake is 1.1 km in length and around 0.7 km wide it is widely considered as one of the most beautiful sights of Kashmir. The nearby green meadows surrounding it make […]

Kolahoi is Kashmir’s only perennial source of pure water. Located just below the Kolahoi mountain and upwards of the Lidder Valley, the Kolahoi Glacier is a hanging (hollowed from inside) glacier and extends itself to five kilometers. Situated 26 km north of Pahalgam and 16 km from Sonamarg and it lies at an elevation of […]

Located just 12 km from Pahalgam, Aru Valley captures the imagination of trekkers and skiing enthusiasts who visit this place in winters. It is an excellent choice for both leisure seekers and adventure lovers alike. Overlooking the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan Range, this valley is a pristine scenic village everyone is mesmerized with. […]

Named after the blockbuster Bollywood movie Betaab, this Valley is a combination of picturesque surroundings. It falls on the way to Amarnath Temple Yatra and is one of the three valleys Pahalgam boasts; the others are Aru and Chandanwadi. The valley is the mouth of the River Sheshnag. The Betaab Valley is your perfect gateway […]

Just 5 km away from Pahalgam, this location has some of the darkest and long meadows matching with those in Switzerland. Hence it is also termed as Mini Switzerland and the dense pine forest around gives the green carpet look to the meadow a fine contrast. Even more contrasting is provided by the snow-capped peaks […]

Religious texts mention of different reasons for having Lord Ganesha as the doorkeeper. One of the stories says that it was Mamleshwar Temple where Lord Ganesh stood as a doorkeeper for her mother and didn’t allow Lord Shiva to enter its premises. Consequently, Lord Shiva cuts his head off without knowing that he was his […]