Sonamarg  is one of the most popular hill stations in India located in Ganderbal District union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This hill station is located approx 80km from Srinagar (summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir) in northeast direction and thus, this place experiences a humid continental climate. The lateral meaning of its name is meadow of gold.

During the ancient times, this place was a gateway for silk trading known as ancient Silk Road, connecting Jammu and Kashmir to Tibet. Even this place has its own strategically important place for Indian Army during the Kargil war in 1999, with Pakistan.

The Geographical location of Sonamarg in the Kashmir valley is undoubtedly makes this place notable for tourism having blooming Alpine meadows and snow capped mountains. Some most popular peaks are nearby to this place like Machoi Glacier, Sirbal Peak, Kolahoi Peak, Amarnath Peak, and Machoi Peak. Most important is in Sonamarg, three rivers arises named Lidder, Sind, and Neelum, running parallel to each other. These three sisters are actually the tributaries of Jhelum River running through Kashmir valley and into Pakistan.

How to reach

To reach out Sonamarg, the tourist may adopt any mode but they need to link their way from Srinagar via bus to Sonamarg. The tourist may adopt the transport of train, flight or bike. They may get land at railway station, and airport and after that they may directly get the bus on the way.

Things to do

The main aim of moving on the tour is to enjoy out in loud and explore the place and people around. So, to make the trips of the tourists more glorified or enhanced with enjoyment and moments, we are listing some of the things. The tourists will get the adventures of all types. The things are as follows:

• Explore the trek in Sonamarg
• Visit the Lakes like Satsar Lake, Gadsar Lake, Gangabal Lake, Krishnasar Lake, Vishansar Lake
• Baltal Valley
• Get the attraction point of Thajiwas Glacier and Nilagrad River
• Visit the Zoji-La Pass, located on the highway 1D of Indian National Highway
• Explore the beauty of Yusmarg, heart of Pir Panjal Mountain range
• Experience the rafting in White Water River
• Explore the local market around for shopping of stuffs and specialty of the place.
  
  

Best time to visit

The best time to have a bag-pack to Sonamarg is between May to November, as during this time the tourist will experience the best climate to make a tour to Sonamarg. Also, the tourists have the better chance to visit the near-by beautiful attractions like Leh, Ladakh, and Amarnath.

Honeymoon special

Sonamarg experiences a humid continental climate thus; it suits to the newly married couples to enjoy their new start to the fullest. They will easily get the hotels as well as the tent house to the upper end of the trek. Even they may get a separate house for rent from the locals for their quality time.

Places to Visit

In Sonamarg, the tourists will have many points of attraction including Thajiwas Glacier, the major point of attraction during summers. This hill station commonly acts as the base for trekking as most of them passes through mountain lakes like Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar, and Gangabal.

From Sonamarg, the tourists may start their journey or yatra to holy place i.e. Amarnath cave, during the time of Sawan Purnima. Even, this is the take off station for the drive to Ladakh through Srinagar-Leh road passes. Other points of attraction are Baltal Valley, Gangabal Trek, Krishnasar Lake, and Nilagrad River.