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Sonmarg

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Sonamarg is one picturesque valley located about 80 kms from Srinagar, lying in the north eastern district, Ganderbal. The place forms the base-camp for the more popular Ladakh tour. Sonamarg, meaning “Meadow of Gold” features beautiful landscapes caught among the rising peaks and slopes. It is more like a health resort with fresh and clean environment. The place is abundant with pine and deodar trees, giving the landscapes an alpine backdrops. Sonamarg is not as much crowded as Pahalgam and urban developments are too little. You can find vast fields, rising slopes and the mighty glacier peaks in here. The place is a popular trekking start place. Many tourists like to engage in camping and water sports recently. The current in the river is quite good for white water rafting. For trekkers, there are many fresh water lakes and fascinating places high up. The famous lakes like Gadsar, Gangabal, Kishansar and Vishansar. The lakes and streams are also favorites among anglers as the water provides ample trouts. Overlooking the landscapes are the mighty glaciers, famous among which are Kolohoi, Machoi and Amarnath. There is also one more popular attraction, a glacier than can be easily reached called Thajwas. Even in summers you can find the snowline, which is just a 20 minute walk from the last car drop. It is also important as the base-camp for the popular Amarnath pilgrimage, which is a days journey on foot from here. Sonamarg does not have too many hotels or a great marketplace. Often necessities have to be carried, most importantly by those who want to spend a wonderful time camping in this fascinating valley.

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