Pahalgam City Guide
Travel to Pahalgam, an exotic hill station of Jammu and Kashmir and make your vacations an incredible experience. Travel to Pahalgam popular for its scenic beauty and is the jewel of the picturesque Liddar valley.
Pahalgam is a popular village located at an altitude of 2,130 m and occupies a position on the banks of the River Lidder. Pahalgam is also a favorite place where a number of bollywood films have been shot. It is interesting to know that Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir also is a part of Asia's only saffron growing area. Trout fishing in the Lidder River is a favourite pastime with travellers. The village also offers a number of hiking trails where you can come in close contact with nature and its mind blowing creations. During the rainy season (July-August), a large number of pilgrims are headed here to visit the holy cave of Amarnath- the famous Amarnath Yatra begins from Pahalgam itself.
Major Tourist Attractions in Pahalgam
Chandanwari
It is famous for its snow bridge. Lying at a distance of 16 km, Chandanwari is also the starting point for the auspicious Amarnath Yatra. It is a small valley, situated at an altitude of 6,500 above sea level. Good sturdy shoes are a prerequisite if you are hiking in this area.
Sheshnag Lake
The waters of this greenish blue lake are covered with ice till June. Sheshnag lies at a distance of 13 km from Chandanwari and is at 11,330 ft above sea level. The place has derived its name from seven peaks that look like the head of Sheshnag, the sacred snake in the Hindu mythology.
Panchtarni
It is the confluence of five streams and gives Panchtarni its name. For those headed towards the holy cave of Amarnath, Panchtarni is the last camping site. From Panchtarni, Amarnath is located at a distance of 6 km.
Amarnath Cave
Pahalgam is the base for the religious trek to the abode of Lord Shiva. A narrow spiralling path from Panchtarni leads to the Amarnath Cave. The massive ice shivlingam is visited by thousands of pilgrims between July and September.
Lidderwat
A beautiful camping site set among dense forests. Starting point of the trek to the Sindh Valley.
