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Pahalgam
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History of: |
Medieval Period |
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Population: |
6 thousand |
At an altitude of 2130m and about 95 km from Srinagar, Pahalgam is
probably the most popular hill resort in the Kashmir valley. Since it
is rather lower than Gulmarg the nighttime temperatures do not drop so
low and it has the further advantage of the beautiful Lidder River
running right through the town. Pahalgam is situated at the junction
of the Aru and Sheshnag Rivers and surrounded by soaring, fir-covered
mountains with bare, snow-capped peaks rising behind them. The Aru
flows down from the Kolahoi glacier beyond Lidderwat while the
Sheshnag from glaciers along the great Himalayan. At the confluence of
the streams flowing from the river Lidder and Sheshnag Lake, Pahalgam
was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views. Now it
Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer. A
number of hotels and lodges cater to all preferences and budgets, from
luxurious to unpretentious trekkers' lodges, including JKTDC's
delightfully romantic, fully furnished huts, partially concealed by
giant pine trees.
Major Attractions
There are many interesting
tourist destinations around Pahalgam. Amongst them are the surging
pastures of Baisaran. The huge meadows surrounded by thickly wooded
forests of pine present a beautiful spectacle. Then there is Hajan, a
popular picnic spot, on the way to Chandanwari. Hajan is a popular
shooting location for the Indian film industry. The hill station of
Pahalgam has eight tiny villages inside it. One of the villages is
Mamal, which houses an ancient Shiva temple dating back to the 5th
century. Pahalgam also comprises of a part of the only saffron growing
areas of Asia.
Pahalgam is also associated with the holy yatra of the Amarnath cave.
Chandanwari, 16 km from Pahalgam, serves as the starting point of the
Amarnath yatra. The yatra is organized every year in the Hindu month
of Sawan (July to August). Pahalgam also offers shopping facilities to
the tourists. It is quite popular for wool products like Gabbas and
Namdas, available in the local shops. There are a number of activities
one can undertake, while in Pahalgam. One of them is trekking. Some of
the famous treks of Pahalgam are the Pahalgam-Sonamarg Trek and the
treks to Chandanwari, Kolahoi Glacier and Sheshnag Lake.
Distance
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Srinagar |
95 Kms |
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Jammu |
215 Kms |
How to reach there
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The nearest airport is Srinagar at a
distance of 96 km. This airport is connected with major cities of
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The nearest rail head is Jammu Tawi
(Jammu), 280 km away. National Highway NH-1A connects the Kashmir
valley with Jammu. |
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Pahalgam is well connected by road to
major towns in Jammu & Kashmir. Public and private transport is
available from Srinagar to Pahalgam. |
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