Sonamarg Is Situated At An Altitude Of 2740 M Above Sea Level. The Adventure Destination Of Sonamarg Lies 80 Km Northeast Of Srinagar In The Srinagar District Of Jammu And Kashmir. Sonamarg (meadow Of Gold) Is A Trekker's Heaven And Has Adventurous Routes With Beautiful Green Water And Frozen Lakes Around. The Vale Is Believed To Be Bestowed With Mystical Water Which Turns Everything Into Eternal Riches. High Altitude Makes It Cold Even During Summers. The Place Is Renowned For Trekking And Hiking Trails. The Snow Clad Peaks In The Himalaya And The Undulated Hilly Mountainous Regions Are Perfectly Suitable For All Types Of Trekking Expeditions. Sonamarg Is The Base Camp For Many Trekking Expeditions. The Major Treks Passing Through Various Mountain Lakes Such As Gangabal, Vishansar, Gadsar, Satsar And Kishansar Has Its Base At Sonamarg. The Trekking Routes Offer All Types Of Challenges, From Mild To Most Hard. The Drive To Sonamarg Is Through The Sindh Valley Which Presents Yet Another Spectacular Facet Of Countryside In Kashmir. Sonamarg (the Meadow Of Gold') Has, As Its Backdrop, Snowy Mountains Against A Cerulean Sky. The Sindh River That Meanders Through The Valley Abounds With Trout And Mahaseer. Ponies Can Be Hired For The Trip Up To Thajiwas Glacier, Which Is A Major Local Attraction During The Summer Months.
Area | 128 km2 |
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Winter Temperature | 22°C-34°C |
Summer Temperature | 23°C-34°C |
Best Time To Visit | October to January |
Sonamarg which means meadow of gold has its own charm . Snow masked Thajiwas glacier is one of the most enchanting tourist place of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located 3km from the town. It is at an altitude of 9,186 feet. It is a lovely vantage point to observe snow and the picturesque Kashmir Valley.