Sonamarg Hill Station- A Destination for Everyone
Written by Jagjit Singh
Being an inseparable part of Kashmir, Sonamarg enjoys richness in natural beauty. Locally pronounced as the 'Sonmarg', it is amongst the most beautiful hill stations in India. Known as the 'Meadow of Gold', it welcomes many tourists every year. Blessed with immense natural beauty, Sonmarg is an amazingly beautiful destination. Located at an altitude of 2740 m, it is one of the must visit destinations in Kashmir. Snow-covered mountains and golden rays from the Sun offer the artistic view of universe creator.
Situated in the paradise on earth, Sonamarg tops the list of must explore regions in Kashmir. Apart from the natural beauty, Ama
ath yatra draws many tourists to this beautiful land. The yarta is organised during July-August every year. During that period, the destination serves as the base camping location for the yatra. Be it nature lovers, devotees or adventure enthusiasts, for everyone, Sonamarg serves as one of the best destinations in Kashmir to explore.
Popular attractions you can visit during Sonamarg travel include:
Krishnasar Lake
Krishnasar Lake is an amazing attraction in Sonamarg. Situated at a height of 3801 m, the lake is the perfect place to spend an evening during your trip to Sonamarg. Apart from the breathtaking views, the lake offers a refreshing experience to the visitors. Trout fishing is another activity that you can enjoy during your visit to this beautiful lake. A trip to Krishnasar lake adds a different charm to the visit.
Vishansar Lake
Vishansar is an oligotrophic lake. Nestled in high hills, it lies at an elevation of around 3710 meters. The lake is home to many fishes. Water of the lake is comparatively clear, which in turn makes it a heaven for different fish species. Surrounded with lush green meadows, the lake offers scenic views to its guests. Fed by Krishnasar lake and glaciers, the lake is around 1 km long and 6 km wide.
Baltal
Baltal is another beautiful place that you can visit during your travel to Sonamarg. Noted for its abundant beauty, Baltal offers you a chance to explore picture-perfect locations in Kashmir. Baltal is also popular across the globe for its vicinity to Ama
ath cave. The destination serves as the camping location for pilgrims visiting the Ama
ath cave.
Nilagrad
Nilagrad is a mountain river that meets the Indus at the Baltic colony. Reddish in colour, water of the river has curative properties. This belief of the locals brings them to the river on every Sunday for a medicinal bath. This is one of the attractions in Sonamarg that allures devotees as well as nature admirers.
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