Sonamarg is a beautiful hill station in Ganderbal district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It stands at an elevation of 9,200 feet; Sonamarg is a small meadow, lying in the core of a valley carved by the River Sind.
Literally means ‘The Meadows of Gold’, Sonamarg got its name from yellow Crocus Flowers that fill the valley in spring season. ‘Sona’ means gold and ‘Marg’ means path.
The Zoji Pass, a vital link between Leh and Kashmir is easily accessible from here. Fondly called the Zoji La Pass, is just around 9 kilometers from Sonamarg.
Sonamarg is located at a distance of 87 km from Srinagar and easily accessible by NH 1D road, which flanked on one side by alpine flower fringed slopes. The Sindh River and number of high altitude lakes are the highlight of this meadow. Sonamarg offers adventure activities in the form of trout fishing, camping, trekking, paragliding and so on. One can also undertake the Amarnath Yatra from Sonamarg as Baltal, one of the base camps for the holy cave is located at just 15 km from Sonamarg.
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Our services start with your arrival at Srinagar airport. Meet & greet and transfer by Car to Sonmarg. Arrive Sonmarg & check in your booked Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay at Sonmarg.
After early breakfast short drive of 05 Kms will take you to Neelgrath {Baltal} (Helipad) Neelgrath {Baltal}- Panchtarni –Neelgrath {Baltal} helicopter ride. The Helicopter start operating at 06.00 Hrs (Weather Permitting). Panjtarni is approx 6 Kms from Holy Cave, you can go there by Foot or can hire Palki/Pony at your own cost. After darshan return back to Panjtarni to board helicopter to Neelgrath {Baltal}. Return back to Srinagar. On arrival check in your hotel / houseboat. Dinner & overnight stay at Srinagar.
Departure for Gulmarg for Day sight Seeing , enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride at your own cost. Gulmarg’s one of the highest golf courses in the world with 18 holes. View of Nanga Parbat if weather permits, Later in the evening return to Srinagar. Overnight at the Hotel.
After breakfast time is free till departure. Check out from hotel. Transfer you to the airport to connect your flight to your onward journey.