Sonamarg
SONAMARG - The Meadow of Gold.
Sonamarg is situated at a distance of 84 kms from Srinagar, on the Srinagar-Ladakh Road
. The route passes through the picturesque town of Ganderbal (21 kms), Kangan (40 kms) and Gund of the SindhValley, before reaching the resort. Spectacular views of the Harmukh range dominate the horizon. The drive to Sonamarg is through the SindhValley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg (‘The meadow of gold’) has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The SindhRiver that meanders through the valley abounds with trout. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer months.
Thajwas Glacier as seen from Sonamarg
Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes –Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the take off station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the GreatHimalayanRange, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road
passes. Sonamarg is also a base for undertaking the yatra to the holy Amarnath cave,
Accommodation in Sonamarg is available in J&K TDC’s Huts and Tourist Bungalows. In addition, there are some private hotels.
Tourist Information & Assistance
Another view of Sonamarg
The Tourist Office at Sonamarg is within the premises of the Tourist Complex, behind the cafeteria. Tourists are advised to visit the office for information and assistance. In particular, trekking trips into the mountains should be undertaken only after consulting the Tourist Office at Srinagar or Sonamarg for safety and feasibility.
Accommodation in sonamarg is available in J&K TDC’s Huts and Tourist Bungalows. In addition, there are some private hotels, among which the Hotel Glacier is the best known.
How To Get There
Sonamarg is situated at a distance of 84 kms from Srinagar, on the Srinagar-Ladakh Road
Sonamarg is situated at a distance of 84 kms from Srinagar, on the Srinagar-Ladakh Road
. J&K SRTC operates regular buses as well as sightseeing buses during the season.The Taxi Service from TRC Srinagar & other stations is also daily available The route passes through the picturesque town of Ganderbal (21 kms), Kangan (40 kms) and Gund of the SindhValley, before reaching the resort. Spectacular views of the Harmukh range dominate the horizon all along the route.
