Located just 21 km from Sonamarg and sitting at a height of 3,801 m, Krishansar is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kashmir Valley. Surrounded by dense forest and snowcapped mountains, the reflections make it an astonishing site. Besides its beauty, Krishansar is also famous for its huge cache of trout fish, especially the […]

One of the main attractions in Sonmarg is this Thajiwas Glacier. It is not like anything you might have experienced earlier. Just a half-n-hour walk from Sonamarg town, the location is conveniently located. Though ponies are available for to-and-fro the glacier, the negotiable rates fluctuate from 300 to 600 rupees. It is advisable to negotiate […]

A vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir, it is just 9 km from Sonamarg and stands tall at a height of 3,528 meters or 11,575 feet. At this height the views down below are stunning and the sunsets are mesmerizing but this is a rarity as seldom you get clear skies. Zojila Pass boasts of […]

Just 15 km north of Sonamarg, Baltal exists on the shores of Sindh River. Known for its scenic views tourists prefer camping here as all gear is available on rent. This spot is also used by the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims for camping. Many tourists readily take the 24 km trek from Pahalgam as well which […]

6 km away from Sonamarg, Nilagrad is a mountain river commonly known for its reddish color water. It further merged with the River Indus at Baltic colony. The water of the river is believed to have some curative power for skin diseases. Every Sunday, people from far-off places visit the place to take a bath […]

The Gangabal Lake, also known by the name of Haramukh Ganga is a lake situated at the foothills of Haramukh Mountain in Ganderbal district of Kashmir valley. This alpine high altitude lake lies at an elevation of 3570 meters, is home to many types of fishes including rainbow and brown trout. The lake can be […]

Vishansar Lake is located just 18 km away from Sonamarg and 3,710 meters height. It is 1 km long and around half km wide. Its name in Kashmiri dialect means “the Lake of Lord Vishnu” and really looks very divine, especially if viewed from the nearby peaks. This lake is fed by the nearby Krishnasar […]