Sonmarg, which represents a ‘meadow of gold’, is located at an altitude of 8950 ft in the district of Ganderbal of Jammu & Kashmir. You can experience several snow-capped mountain peaks like Amarnath Peak, Kolhoi Peak, Sirbal Peak etc. There are many places to visit in Sonmarg like Vishansar Lake, Zoji La Pass, Thajiwas Glacier, Krishnasar Lake, Baltal Valley etc. From the month of April to October is the best time, when you can feel Sonmarg weather as pleasant cool. You can explore at of these places by making a Sonmarg sightseeing tour.

Vishansar Lake: In summer the surroundings of this lake are covered with green pastures as well as colourful flowers of alpine, but in winter this place becomes frozen with ice. This lake is also famous as ‘the lake of Vishnu’ and it attracts the trekkers of this region.

Zoji La Pass: This region is very important for making the link between Ladakh and Kashmir and it is located nearly 9 km from Sonmarg. Zoji La Pass remains closed for six months during the winter season due to heavy snow-fall. It is one of the highest passes of the Himalayan range and it has a great importance for transportation on road. This place is also famous from the ancient period as the gateway of Silk Route for making a connection with China as well as the other Gulf countries.

Thajiwas Glacier: It is located at a distance of 7 km from Sonmarg and this region is an ideal tourist spot for making adventurous activities and amazing sled ride on frozen Iceland during the mid-summer. Thajiwas Glacier in Sonmarg is a major attraction of the tourists for enjoying different adventurous activities like trekking, pony riding, skiing, camping, sled riding etc.

Baltal Valley: This region is very popular as a camping ground to pilgrims of AmarnathYatra. Trekking is available here for Amarnath holy cave which is a distance of 26 km from Baltal Valley and the helicopter service is also available here from Baltal Valley to Amarnath Cave. You can experience the breath-breaking views of the snow-capped mountains of the Himalayan range from this valley region.

Gadsar Lake: It is a perfect place at an altitude of 5000 m above the sea level to experience the frozen paradise as well as the mesmerizing views of the majestic Himalaya. You can explore the endangered trout fish with brown colour into the lake and you will get remarkable views of wildflowers, alpine meadows, and floating iceberg.

Several transport services companies offer various types of options like Luxury Tempo Traveller, Luxury Car, Luxury Tata Coaches, Luxury Volvo bus service from Delhi to Jammu and you can make safe as well as a comfortable journey to Sonmerg by choosing the option according to your requirement.