Sonamarg
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.
Adventures & Sports
Sonamarg mainly offers trekking, water rafting, Skiing
adventure.
Getting There
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.
Hotels & Accomodation
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.
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Sonamarg city of Jammu & Kashmir -
India