Hotels in Pahalgam

Thick cedar forests, captivating River Lidder, splendid glaciers, enjoyable cool winds and snow clad peaks - all these are ingredients for a perfect holiday. All this and even more is what one can get at Pahalgam. Pahalgam is the most picturesque and untouched hill resort in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Also famous as the shepherd's village, Pahalgam lets one have the wonderful chance to see large herds of sheep and goats grazing over the vast landscapes on the hills. If this is not sufficient for you, Pahalgam is the appropriate place to venture out adventure sports or to embark the trip to holy cave shrine of Amarnath.
Fascinating Elements
Situated at a height of about 2130 meters above sea level, Pahalgam is positioned at the confluence of the two streams. One is flowing from the Lidder River and the other from Sheshnag Lake. The beautiful hill resort is situated at a distance of 95 km from Srinagar and serves as the doorway to the home of the lord Shiva. This is the starting point and the base camp for the devotees wanting to visit the holy cave of Amarnath. Chandanwari is the last halt where car can reach and the remaining journey to the Amarnath cave is to be taken on foot. The journey is done in the months of Sawan (July to August) every year.
Adventure
While in Pahalgam, one can indulge in a number of activities. There are a lot of trek routes like Pahalgam-Sonamarg trek, treks to Chandanwari, Kolahoi Glacier and Sheshnag Lake. Apart from that, one can go for activities like horse riding, fishing (at Lidder River), sledging at the ice-covered glaciers, long forest walks, Alpine Skiing, white Water rafting, golfing etc.
Excursions
While on a Pahalgam tour, one can take a tour to Chandanwari (opening point of Amarnath Yatra), Mamaleshwara (very old Shiva Temple), Tulian Lake (ice-covered lake,) and Aru (superb grasslands).
Pahalgam is a good market to buy wool products like Gabbas and Namdas. They are, available in the local shops. Therefore, Pahalgam is a place that offers something or the other to all types of tourists.


Pahalgam is a perfect destination for sightseeing, adventure sports, and having a relaxing holiday. Pahalgam tour offers one with the best of opportunities to make the most of ones holidays. So visit Pahalgam, to have a nice time.