Pahalgam
The Village of nomad is unspoilt by the
ravages of progress. This is a quaint little village nestled on
the banks of river Lidder. This place is an angler's delight and
even an amateur can catch a rainbow trout from
the rushing streams. the large brown bear is a natural inhabitant
of the thick Pine and Cedar forests. Pahalgam has a golf course
at 2400 meters above the sea level. Camping equipment, ponies
and skiing equipment is readily available. Kolahoi is
a popular destinantion via Aru a charming meadow.
Pahalgam is base camp for the pilgrims of Amarnath
Adventures
& Sports
Horse Riding
Ponies can be hired directly or through the Tourist Office. Tariff
boards are displayed at all important locations.
Golf
Pahalgam Club has a 9-hole golf course, which can be used by tourists.
Golf sets can be hired from the Tourist Office.
Fishing
The Lidder River has excellent fishing beats for brown trout.
The fishing season stretches from April to September. Permits
are issued, for a maximum of three days at a time, on a first-come
- first-served basis and are charged on a per day per rod basis.
Fishing equipment can be hired in Srinagar. Live baits and spinning
are not allowed. For permits contact the Directorate of Fisheries,
Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar.
Trekking
The environs of Pahalgam offer exciting trekking opportunities,
the best known being: Pahalgam - Chandanwari- Sheshnag- Panchtarni-
Amarnath Cave Temple- Sonamarg.
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Shopping
Pahalgam, originally a shepherds' village, is
naturally known for products made of wool. Gabbas and Namdas
can be purchased from local shops.
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Weather
Winter: winter is very cold
and lasts from November to March. There are strong winds, snow
and rainfall during this period. The monsoons bring a lot of rain.
In the higher mountain areas around the valley, there is often
snow fall.
Summer: mild and much shorter
than winter. Warmer weather begins in the middle of March and
lasts till the end of July.
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Hotels &
Accomodation
Shepherd's Hotel
Telephone/ fax 3274
Hill Park Hotel
Telephone/ fax 3286
Pine View Hotel
Telephone/ fax 3357
Raj Palace
Telephone/ fax 3276
Accomodation
J&K TDC offers accommodation in its 26 three/two-bed room
Huts, 19 one -bed room huts , one clubhouse (3 suites) and a 7-roomed
Tourist Bungalow at Pahalgam.
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Getting There
Pahalgam is in Anantnag District and is about 96 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. The road to Pahalgam takes from Khannabal
or alternatively from Bijbehara villages from this National Highway.
Every sort of transportto suit every budget from Buses to Taxisply
on this Highway. It Takesaround 10 to 12 hours to cross this mountaineous
road which crosses some beautiful spots andthe famous Jawahar
Tunnel linking Kashmir Valley with India. Bus service is available
from Srinagar and Anantnag which leave at fixed time from the
Bus stands.Taxis and other sort of transport can be hired from
Srinagar at pre-fixed rates.Assistance isavailable at Tourist
Reception Centre Srinagar. On Road to Pahalgam one comes across
the beautiful Lidder Valley with important spots of Mattan and
Aishmuqam.
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