PAHALGAM Location : 84 Kilometers North of Kashmir Known As : Land Of The Shepherds Highlights : Shrine At Aishmuqam, Chandanwari, Sheshnag Lake, Aru Meadows Mostly Visited For : Amarnath Shrine Cave

Pahalgam – A Jewel Among Kashmir Hill Resorts

Getting There Srinagar Sonamarg

Hill Station Jammu

General Info Gulmarg

What was earlier called as the shepherd's village is todays most beautiful, unspoiled and developed hill resort in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Located at an altitude of 2130 meters, and 95 kilometers from the Srinagar city this hill resort is situated on the confluence of the two streams flowing from the Lidder River and Sheeshnag Lake. The cedar forests, growling river Lidder, glistening glaciers, refreshing winds and the snow clad mountains that form the backdrop of the paradisaical beauty describe the natural splendor of this hill resort. Have a tour to this place and exhaust yourself in the excellency of its beauty and adventure options.

Gateway to Amarnath Cave

Pilgrimage

Amarnath Yatra

Vaishno Devi Yatra

A holy journey to the abode of the lord Shiva starts from this very point and serves as the base camp for the yatris or pilgrims intending to visit Holy cave of Amarnath. The flat terrain that leads to Chandanwari is the last stop for the motor able road and onwards the journey is to be taken by foot.

The devotion of the pilgrims makes trekking on the difficult mountainous terrain as smooth as walking on flyovers. Pony walas, Dandi walas and potters who accompany the pilgrims also serve as their guide and walking over snow clad mountains, playing with the ice balls and the holy chants that bring enthusiasm to the pilgrims color the canvas of nature with variant hues. And nothing compares to the zeal and gaiety of the devotees who travel thousands of kilometers to see the Shivlingam formed naturally in this sacred cave. The best time to take pilgrimage to this cave is July/August that is the month of Sawan according to Hindu calender. It is said that the Shivlingam waxes and wanes with the phases of moon. Taken a pilgrimage to this sacred destination and besides enjoy the adventurous days trekking, pony ride, eating at langars and sleeping at camps and most of all the places you come across while trekking on the mighty mountains like Chandanwari, Sheshnag Lake and Panchatarni.

Adventure In Pahalgam

Adventure Skiing

Trekking Aerosports

Rafting Golfing

Take a tour to this place and you will remain spell bound by the majestic charm of this hill resort. Tourists from all around the world visit this celebrated place to take a trek to the lush green forests that cover the mighty mountains and provide shelter to many endangered animals. In this heavenly place you can take a pony ride while you are tired of trekking on high mountains. Hiking, rafting in the ladder river, playing a game of golf in its natural course, skiing and sledging and angling are the best adventure sports that you can have in this place. Come and enjoy what you could have only imagined or dreamed about and this palace where you can realize your dream.

Find Yourself In The Lap of Heaven

If you are a naturalist or discern adventurer this place will definitely blow your mind with its majestic beauty and the tranquilizing environment will sooth your soul. A trek on then famous routes of Baltal to Pahalgam or Pahalgam to Sheeshnag and return are the tracks that have found mention in many books of travelers, Pahalgam club, golf course, sledging and the pony ride are the basic attractions of this place. Further you can also go for a pilgrimage to Amarnath ji from this place during Sawan. The Jammu and Kashmir State Government facilitates the safe and comfortable journey of the pilgrims by registering the name of pilgrims, pony walas, dandi walas and providing the camps en route. Enjoy your meals at langars and achieve the spiritual nirvana by offering your prayers at the abode of Lord Shiva. Srinagar is the closest airport and is just 90 kilometers from Pahalgam.