Pahalgam - The Valley of Shepherds
Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views. Now it is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25 deg C. Around Pahalgam are many places of interest, and the most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. “Betaab Valley”, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot for a picnic.
Sightseeing of Pahalgam:
Aru Valley
Aru is a tourist spot in the Anantnag District of J&K, India and is located around 12km from Pahalgam, 11km upstream from the Lidder River.
Betaab Valley
Betab Valley is a very popular touristic destination. Betaab Valley serves as a base camp for trekking and further exploration of the mountains.
Chandanwari
Situated 16-km from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year in the month of Sawan (Rain).
Baisaran
Situated at a distance of around 5 km from Pahalgam, Baisaran offers panoramic views over the town as well as the Lidder valley.
Tulian Lake
Tulian Lake is located in a meadow with pine forests and lies between the two Himalayan mountain ranges of Pir Panjal and Zanskar.
Sheshnag Lake
Sheshnag Lake is a high altitude mountain lake at an elevation of 12,000 feet, near Vavjan.
Katernag Lake
A high altitude alpine lake 7km from Aru, remains almost frozen whole year that is why it gets this name KATER NAG.
Mt Kolahoi
Highest Mountain Peak in Kashmir Valley. It is also called Matterhorn of Kashmir because it resembles with Mt.Matterhorn of Switzerland.
Tarsar Lake
The Tarsar Lake trek gives you a most memorable glimpse of the breath-taking beauty of Kashmir.
Marsar Lake
The Marsar Lake is drained by an outlet stream which falls into the Lidder River and is situated at 5 km away from the village Nagberan.
Litherwath
The Litherwath runs through Pahalgam in a rushing gray-green torrent, breaking in curling waves against the boulders that lie in its path.
