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 Legend
has it that a well in the vale has been bestowed
with water which is further bestowed by mystical
qualities of turning everything into eternal
riches - gold. Sonamarg derives its name form
it. It literally stands for ' meadow of gold'.
The blooming valley has been chiselled over the
ages by the mighty River Sindh.
Fact File
Altitude : 3000 metres
Best Season : October to March
Clothing : Summer - Light Woolens, Winter
- Heavy Woolens
Accommodation
Tourist Huts; Tourist Bungalow; Rest House.
How to Get There
Airport : The nearest is in Badgam Distt.
The nearest rail head is at Jammu.
Road : Sonamarg is connected by road to
Srinagar (distance 87 Km).
Bus service : The J&K Road Transport
Corporation runs deluxe & ordinary bus services
from Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar.
Local Transport
Ponies & Porters : Can be arranged
through the local tourist.
Places of Interest
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River Sindh at Wayil |
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Kangan & Gund |
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Harmukh (mountain range) |
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String of shimmmering waterfalls |
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Thwajiwas Glacier |
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Gadsar & Satsar Lake |
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