Sonamarg,Jammu and Kashmir,India

Sonamarg, a popular hill town situated in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, rests at an altitude of 2740 m above sea level. Surrounded by snow capped mountains, the city of Sonamarg lies before the Zoji La Pass.

The perfect cerulean sky and the undulating hills and the soothing air deliver a charming picture of Sonmarg. Far from the confines of the maddening crowd, Sonmarg and its vicinity invites travelers to explore a land that speaks the language of humble nature.

Sonmarg indeed is a rainbow that reciprocates blessing of nature and most of all teaches humility.

Sonamarg literally means the meadow of gold and with snow-capped mountains set against a spectacular blue sky, it is as close to heaven as it can get. The Sindh River flows through the valley. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during summer.

The place is known for its natural beauty, which includes lakes, passes, and mountains. Sonamarg also acts as the base camp for the pilgrims heading towards Amarnath. 

The best time to visit this place is between May and October and November and April. The period between May and October is best for sightseeing. Tourists can enjoy snowfall between November and April. 

How to Reach

By Air: The Srinagar International Airport is around 70 kilometers away from Sonamarg. There are frequent flights from Delhi and most major Indian cities like Mumbai, Amritsar, Bengaluru etc. connecting to Srinagar on a daily basis.

By Train: There is no railway station in Sonamarg. The nearest ones are the Srinagar railway station and Jammu Tawi station located around 51 kilometers and 182 kilometers away respectively. There are direct trains from Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai to Srinagar railway station.

By Road: If you are traveling to Sonamarg by road, you have to go via the National Highway 1D or Srinagar-Ladakh Road. From Gulmarg, it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to cover the 126 km stretch. You can choose to travel by taxi, personal vehicle, or tourist buses.

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