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Sonmarg Kashmir
Sonmarg is most popular hill station and attractive tourist place in Kashmir. Sonamarg or Sonmarg tourist places is located at Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It stands on the bank of Sindh River and is known as ‘Meadow of Gold’ in Kashmir and is 8960feet hight of the mountain. The natural beauty of sonmarg is amazing and also peaceful, scenic escape, picturesque landscapes and also stunning meadows attracts the tourist very much. As a result all the year round, tourist comes Sonamarg in Kashmir. In winter the valley is covered with snow and makes it amazing and in summer visitors more attraction is the lush green landscape, fresh air and panoramic views of mountains makes Sonmarg Kashmir is a perfect tourist destination for nature lovers, trekkers and photographers.
What is the Best time to visit Sonmarg in Kashmir |
Thajiwas Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier is one of the most famous point of
Sonmarg. Another popular destination is Zero point Sonmarg. You can also visit
Zero point Sonamarg. To visit Zero point, you can hire local vehicle like jeep
to reach the place and enjoy scenic view of and beautiful landscape of Zero
point sonmarg.
After return from zero point you can visit Thajiwas Glacier. It is more difficult to reach Thajiwas Glacier to walk and is the only way that is horse riding to reach the place. In winter, The snow thickness may be 4 to 6 feet and that’s why you must buy gam boot. The gam boot price will be 100 to 150 rs.
You have two option to reach Thajiwas Glacier from Sonmarg
taxi stand.
- Snow Mobil – Snow mobil is like a
scooter runs easily on snow.
- Horse ride – Horse ride is another
best way to reach Thajiwas Glacier. The tourist may have bit challenging to
reach Thajiwas Glacier, if you have with child or old age person and should
avoid to visit the place because as the ponies don’t take regular paths, and
they always steep shortcut through hills and rivers with heavy rocks that can
makes the ride quite bumpy and difficult
to survive with kids or old age person. Pony ride per person pahalgam to
baisaran up and down (both side) will be Rs 1000, you may bargaining due to the
horse owner may demand you much more.You have to pay 1000 to 1500 rs per person
and need 1 hour to reach the spot. The horse owner may demand you rs 4000 to rs
5000 per person.
Sonmarg Kashmir in winter
In between December to February month is perfect time to visit Sonamarg Kashmir in winter to see the amazing snow view of kashmir. At that time whole sonmarg is covered with snow and temperature decrease to – c.
Sonmarg Kashmir temperature
Sonmarg average temperature -10 to 5 degree centigrade in winter November
to February. Temperesture considered generally April to November average temp
10-20 degree celcious.
Monthly Average Temperature Sonmarg Kashmir, It may be
vary
|
Name
of Month |
Temperature (Degree Centigrade) |
|
January |
- 2 to -10 |
|
February |
-8 to 2 |
|
March |
-5 to 4 |
|
April |
-1
to 8 |
|
May |
3
to 11 |
|
June |
6
to 14 |
|
July |
8
to 16 |
|
August |
9
to 17 |
|
September |
7
to 18 |
|
October |
2
to 11 |
|
November |
-3
to 5 |
|
December |
-9
to 0 |
How to reach Sonmarg in kashmir?
Sonmarg Kashmir tourist spot is located under Ganderbal district and the place is 62 kilometers away from Ganderbal town, from Srinagar capital city 80 km away in north east side the spot is situated. If your plan to visit Sonamarg Kashmir, you can firstly reach Srinagar by bus or train or air from others state of India. Srinagar to Sonmarg distance 80 km. From Srinagar to Sonmarg with share taxi you may pay near about rs 1000 and you can also reserve taxi to reach sonmarg.
Activities of Sonmarg Kashmir |
An amazing beautiful tourist place and the beauty of Sonmarg is eye catching, the natural beauty in winter that cannot express in words, if you don’t visit the spot. snow mobil is the most famous activity in sonmarg inn winter. The valley also offers trekking, fishing, and camping. The another popular attraction are horse riding and. You can take delicious snacks and refreshing drinks after adventure that makes refresh you at sonamarg Kashmir. River rafting on lidder river is another popular activities for tourist.
Hotels in Sonmarg Kashmir |
1. Hotel Sonmarg Glacier – Rooms are
neat and clean with glacier views. According to tourist reviews we see hotels
rooms are spacious with bed heater and electric kettle and also they provide
centralized geyser. Deluxe room and super deluxe rooms are available in Hotel.
You can enjoy glacier view. Total reviews have 1.5k and rating 4.2 at present,
Reviews and rating also may be vary when you read the article.
2.
Hotel snowland Sonmarg – Luxury hotel
in Sonmarg. The rooms are specious and luxury with snow view of Sonmarg Glacier
with indoor game and also outdoor game. Car parking is available. Room rent
near about Rs 11000 per night
3. Hotel Sonmarg Inn- Polite staff, good food and service, spacious rooms and also Scenic view of Sonmarg. Deluxe and super deluxe rooms are available and bon fire facility are available in the hotel. You also find restaurant in the hotel. At present means on 15/05/2025, reviews 458 with good 4.7 ratings. Room rate Rs 3000 to Rs 4000 per night with car parking.
Hotel Mount view – The hotel is in Sonmarg market with scenic view. Rooms are design wooden interior with basic amenities. You also find deluxe room with Mountain View. Kids play area is available in the hotel and also indoor game facility. Car parking also available. Starting room price Rs 2500 per room.
Conclusion: Sonmarg Kashmir, Sonmarg pahalgam and Dal lake
are most famous tourist destinations in Kashmir. View of Sonmarg Kashmir in
winter season is most attractive for tourist. Must visit the sonmarg tourist
places and nearby area Thajiwas Glacier, Zero point sonmarg and enjoy your holy
day with your friends or family and enjoy better life.
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