Sonamarg, Srinagar, Kashmir, India: Sonamarg or "Meadow of Gold" is a popular tourist attraction and hill station in Ganderbal district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Sonamarg is situated at the bank of Nallah Sindh, 87 km north-east from Srinagar and at an altitude of 2800 metres above sea level. The journey from Srinagar to Sonamarg by car along Srinagar-Ladakh Road or National Highway 1D is spectacular. The journey is upwards of sixty miles long valley and deep rock-girt gorge to open grassy meadow land and village-dotted slopes. Nallah Sindh, the largest tributary of the Jehlum River will be your companion along the entire journey. This video was captured during our journey to Sonamarg by car from Srinagar, Kashmir in May 2014. The journey to Sonamarg itself is a memory for the life. Watch how the landscape is gradualy changing as proceed towards Sonamarg. Please watch the video till end to enjoy fully. The tourist attractions around Sonamarg are: Krishnasar Lake, Sonamarg - Located at a height of 3801 m above sea level, Krishnasar Lake is one of the most mesmerizing lakes in Sonamarg. Surrounded by dense alpines, the place offers cool and pleasant atmosphere. The lake is popular for trout fishing while people also enjoy other water activities here. Thajiwas Glacier, Sonamarg - Sonamarg offer many adventurous routes with amazing green water & frozen lakes around and Thajiwas glacier is a one such major tourist attraction in the region. Located 7 km from Sonamarg, it is an ideal spot for enjoying a sledge ride on the snow even in mid-summer. The nearby area is perfect camping site too. Nilagrad River, Sonamarg - Situated 6 km from Sonamarg is the Nilagrad River, a major attraction known for its reddish water. According to the locals, the water has curative power of various diseases and many people visit this place every Sunday to bath in the river. Vishansar Lake, Sonamarg - Perched at a height of 3710 m above sea level, Vishansar Lake lies around 35 km from Shitkadi, Sonmarg. With a length of a kilometre and a width of 0.6 km, this charming lake is among the visitor’s delight in Sonmarg. The spectacular surrounding with snow covered mountains and meadows around with alpine flowers make it a haven for trekkers and adventure lovers. Besides, the lake is home to different species of fishes. Zoji-La Pass, Sonamarg - About 20 km east of Sonamarg is Zoji-la pass, the gateway to the Ladakh plateau. Situated at a height of about 3,528 m above sea level, the pass connects Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, Kashmir Valley to its south and Ladakh to its North. It is an ideal spot to enjoy the scenic beauty. Sonamarg Hotels:Ahsan Mount Resort, Sonmarg Glacier Hotel, Hotel Sonamarg Palace, Namrose Resort, Whistling Woods Eco Resort, Rah Villas Hotel are some good hotels to stay at Sonamarg, Kashmir, India.

• published: 16 Sep 2014
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