Overview

Along with the undaunted beauty of nature, the valley of Kashmir has also emerged as a complete alley of adventurous activities like trekking, hiking and river rafting. With time as the mountain trails has been acclaimed as a safe destination, there has been a gradual increase in the number of adventurous tourists in the valley. Over the years trekking to the northern ranges of Himalayas has been a great attraction for the adventure junkies. The great lakes in Kashmir trek, Amarnath trek, Kolahoi Glacier trek are some of the famous trek routes of the valley. For an extravagant trekking experience, here are the 4 best trekking Places to explore in Kashmir which will certainly give you a real picture of the state’s beauty and the sedate your adrenaline rush.

Sonamarg is a famous tourist destination which is situated in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. This place is popularly known as the “Meadow of Gold” among the locals. It is a beautiful and nestled amidst the mighty Himalayan ranges that attracts visitors worldwide. Sonamarg gives rise to the beautiful Kashmir valley, famous as “Paradise on earth” for its unique beauty. Sonamarg, because of its apt location imposed in the Himalayas, it is favored largely by mountaineers and trekkers wishing to explore the beauty of the mountain ranges, alpine forests and the mysterious lakes within. This place is the gateway to the great lakes in Kashmir trek which is experienced by many travelers every year. Perched in between alpine trees and luscious green meadows with the peaks of majestic glaciers in the backdrop, Sonamarg valley also leads to the Nichnai pass which gives a beautiful sight of the Vishansar and Kishnasar twin lakes. To enjoy the beautiful of the Gangabal twin lakes, the trekkers have to pass the Nichnai pass, Gadsar pass and ZojiLa pass.

Thajiwas glacier is another major attraction resting at the vicinity of the Sonamarg. Located at a distance of only 3-4 kilometers away from the valley, it unveils the blanket of snow within the Kashmir valley. The valley also has a lot to offer to the adventure lovers and adrenaline junkies in the form of white-water river rafting activities from the beautiful Baltal valley to the Shutkari Bridge.

Sonamarg is also home to the famous Zoji-La pass, which holds great geographical importance in India as it serves as the only link between Kashmir valley and Ladakh. A ride through the Zoji-la pass provides breath-taking views of the Himalayas and also has been a place worth immense historical importance in Indian history, standing as an evidence of battles fought on its ground.The enchanting Sonamarg valley is a must-visit for travelers looking to unveil the magic of Himalayas!