Sonmarg
Sonmarg
Sonmarg is a hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The view of Sonmarg valley also known as the meadow of Gold. The valley is home to a variety of peaks like Kolhoi Peak, Amarnath Peak and Sirbal Peak.
Vishansar Lake
Vishansar Lake is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake situated in the vicinity of Sonamarg at an elevation of 3710 meters. It has a maximum length of 1 kilometer and a maximum width of 0.6 kilometers.
Nilagrad River
Nilagrad River is a beautiful mountain river in Sonmarg city. At the Baltic Colony, the River joins the Indus River. The river is small in size and gets its shape from the conjoining of the river in the Baltic settlement.
Zoji La Pass
Zoji La is 9 km from Sonamarg and provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir Valley. It runs at an elevation of approximately 11,575 ft and is the second-highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
Thajiwas Glacier
Thajiwas Glacier is just half an hour walk from Sonamarg town in Kashmir. It is the main tourist attraction of this beautiful town.
Krishnasar Lake
Krishansar Lake is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake situated in the vicinity of Sonamarg, less than one kilometer from Vishansar Lake north westwards at an elevation of 3710 meters. It has a maximum length of 0.95 kilometers and a maximum width of 0.6 kilometers.
Baltal Valley
Baltal Valley is a beautiful destination that serves as a camping area for pilgrims heading towards the Amarnath Caves. The destination is well-known to offer beautiful views of snow-capped mountains.
Kheer Bhawani
Kheer Bhawani is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kheer Bhavani constructed over a sacred spring. The worship of Kheer Bhawani is universal among the Hindus of Kashmir.
Gangabal Lake
Gangbal Lake also called Gangbal Lake, is a lake situated at the foothills of Mount Haramukh in the Ganderbal district, north of Srinagar city in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake, home to many species of fish, including the brown trout.
Narang Nag
Naranag or Nara Nag is a tourist village of Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. It is located around 8 km from Kangan, 6 km upstream from the Sind River.
Best Time To Visit Sonmarg
The best time to visit Sonmarg is from April to October. The summer season offers cool and calm weather. The temperature ranges between 9°C to 34°C. The weather is ideal for sightseeing and activities such as camping and trekking. During this season, you can visit attractions such as Yousmarg, Baltal, Gangabal Lake, and Krishnasar Park.
Sonmarg can experience rainfall at any part of the year. As it receives heavy rainfall, it is not recommended to go for activities such as trekking and camping, etc. Winters in Sonmarg begin with the coming of November and they last till April. At this time, the temperature drops low to the subzero level. Sonmarg experiences heavy snowfall during this time. Tourists can enjoy breathtaking views of Nilagrad River, Satsar Lake, and Thajiwas Glacier.
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