Sonamarg, located at an altitude of two thousand, seven hundred and thirty Meters, can be called as the mini Kashmir for its natural landscapes adorned with snowy hills, paradisaical lakes, white streams and pleasant climate. To reach the wonderful place, one has to drive through the heavenly Sindh Valley. A Sonamarg Tour will give immense pleasure to any tourists and specially the nature lovers. Due to the presence of velvety meadows and carpet of flowers, Sonamarg is fondly called the ‘Golden Meadow’.

Sonamarg is a very important point as it is the last stop to Leh. It is from Sonamarg that the wonderful trek to Amarnath. One has to pass several picturesque lakes in this trek. Some of them are:

Vishansar
Kishansar
Satsar
Gadsar

Tours and travel companies organize complete Sonamarg Tour with quality accommodations in good hotels in and around the city. Some of the leading hotels and other accommodations of the place are:

Duk Bungalow of JKTDC
Glacier Heights Hotel
Sonmarg Glacier
Snowland Hotel

Among the other Jammu and Kashmir City Tours, a trip to Sonamarg is no less exciting. The must visit sites of the area are:

Baltal – situated at the base of the Zijila Pass, it is a wonderful meadow.
Yushmarg – a popular picnic spot amidst beautiful landscapes.
Bisansar Lake and Krishnasar Lake- two most beautiful lakes of the area.
Nilagrad – the water of this mountain river believed to have magical healing powers.

The city is well connected from Srinagar, Jammu, Yushmarg and Baltal with road transportation.

Last Updated on 8/29/2011

Jammu & Kashmir Tourism