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Sonmarg Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Sonmarg, Jammu Kashmir.
- Best time: May To Octobet
- 8 places to see
About Sonmarg
Sonmarg (translation: "Meadow of Gold") is a hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir about 80 km north-east of Srinagar. Sonmarg is situated in a valley at the bank of Nallah Sindh, 87 km north-east from Srinagar. It is a popular tourist destination, nestled within the imposing Himalayan peaks. It lies at an altitude of 2800 m above sea level. The drive to Sonmarg passes Nallah Sindh, a major tributary of the Jehlum River in the Kashmir valley.
Places to visit in Sonmarg
- Thajiwas Glacier
- Zoji-La Pass
- Vishansar Lake
- Nilagrad River
- Baltal Valley
- Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
- Krishnasar Lake
- Gangabal Trek
Things to do in Sonmarg
- Whitewater Rafting
- Trout Fishing
- Trekking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Skiing
Famous food in Sonmarg
- Rogan Josh
- Dum Aloo
- Yakhni
Things to buy in Sonmarg
- Saffron
- Walnuts
- Crewel embroidered bags
- Stone jewellery
Where to shop in Sonmarg
- Main Market
