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Hill Station - Pahalgam |
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 At
an altitude of 2,130m
and about 96-km from Srinagar,
Pahalgam is probably the
most popular hill resort
in the Kashmir valley.
Pahalgam means a shepherds'
village.
The mountain town along
the bank of River Liddar
is known for its trout,
both rainbow and brown
and is the starting point
of many a trek, excursions
to glaciers, shrines and
other scenic places.
It is the base for several
treks in the region, and
for the annual pilgrimage
to the cave-shrine of
Amarnath. The surroundings
are ideal and allow for
relaxation and leisure
in the true spirit of
a traditional hill station
holiday.
Tourist
attractions in Pahalgam
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in PAhalgam:
Baisaran
: The most beautiful
of these is the huge,
unspoiled grassland of
Baisaran, surrounded by
thickly wooded forests
of pine. Hajan, on the
way to Chandanwari, is
an idyllic spot for a
picnic. Filmgoers will
recognize it instantly
as it has been the location
of several movie scenes.
Mamal
: Pahalgam has
eight tiny villages within
its surroundings, one
of which is Mamal. There
is a Shiva temple here,
generally considered to
be Kashmir's oldest existing
temple, dating back to
the 5th century.
Martand
: The lofty plateau,
on which the remains of
the ancient temple of
Martanda stand, overlooks
the modern village of
Matan, located at its
foot.
The
Amarnath cave : The
Amarnath cave is 6 kms
away from there. During
the month of Sawan, an
ice stalagmite forms a
natural Shiva-Ling in
the Amarnath cave.
Tarsar
Lake : It can
be reached from Lidderwat.
There are delightful camping
sites and flower meadows
at Sikiwas, 24 kms from
here. To reach the nearby
Mansar lake one has to
cross a 243 mts high bridge.
Overa
Wildlife Sanctuary : Overa
Wildlife Sanctuary is
located 76-km from Srinagar,
near Pahalgam, and has
an area of 32.27-sq-kms.
The area is home to a
number of rare, threatened
and protected species
of birds and mammals.
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