Posted On :January 18, 2018
Categorized In : Hill Stations in India / Hill Stations Near Delhi / Jammu and Kashmir Tour
Written By : Sehgal Transport
A much-visited tourist destination in the Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir, India’s northernmost state, Sonmarg is paradise for tourists from all walks of life. Each year tourists from all corners of India and even from several different countries come to visit Sonamarg and bask in its glory.
The name of this serene hill station roughly translates to ‘The Meadow of Gold’, Son being the Gold and Marg the Meadow.
Set serenely in the Kashmir Valley, the centre of the state which holds most of its prominent tourist destinations, Sonmarg is home to a number of high-altitude peaks, namely Kolhoi Peak, Amaranth Peak, Sirbal Peak, etc. With the imposing Himalayas as its backdrop and viciously mesmerizing verdure all around, it is definitely one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir.
To anyone who will be hitting this destination for the first time or is interested in having a slice out of it, here is a brief yet interesting list of the places to visit in Sonmarg:
Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg is also a popular spot, known for its boundless, frozen beauty. While Thajiwas Glacier is a prominent summer destination, Sonmarg can be visited all through the year. It’s well-connected by a network of all-season roads.
However, if you identify yourself as someone very touristy, you can take up a Sonmarg sightseeing tour as well. Sehgal Transport, a Delhi-based travel agency has a splendid Sonmarg tour with a detailed itinerary posted for the convenience of tourists planning a visit to Sonmarg. Sehgal Transport’s Sonmarg Tour includes a stay at some of the best hotels in Sonmarg and also a Volvo bus service from Delhi to Jammu, making your entire journey as convenient and as comfortable as possible.
Coming back to Sonmarg, it lies at a distance of about 80 km from the state capital Srinagar. It’s a scenic heaven where each tourist, no matter what his or her preference, can unwind.
Sonmarg weather can be quite treacherous and thus requires prior planning and knowledge. While it sure is a Himalayan hill-station with sub-zero temperatures running for several months at a stretch, it also receives significant rainfall during the monsoon and even in the drier months. For winter sports, post November to March is the best period. For other attractions like Thajiwas Glacier, it’s best that you visit it during the summer.
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