Lucknow To Pahalgam

A Heavenly Experience!!

Post by Ankita | Nagpur | May 29, 2011

At the Srinagar airport, there are pre-paid taxis charging Rs. 1200-1500 (non-AC/AC). From there it's a hassle-free journey devoid of ghats on good roads through scenic locations and saffron fields. You can also buy the world-famous Kashmiri saffron and cricket bats made from Kashmiri willow it on your way. Ask your cab-driver for a good deal. The food served at dhabas is not good, just stop for tea/ snacks. Pack a sweater or two, yeah, even the summers are cold by the rest of India standards! A windsheeter would be best to fight the chilly winds, especially if you wanna go out in the evenings or night. Normal clothing will suffice for the day or if you stay indoors. Bargain with the shawl-wallahs and horsemen. They tend fix exorbitant prices. During river-rafting, you have to sign an undertaking saying that you are participating at your own risk. Please do not take kids below 10 as they are not covered in the undertaking.

The sheer beauty of Pahalgam

Post by Mehul

Pahalgam can be reached from Srinagar in about 2-2.5 hrs.....in between, one can halt at pampore to appreciate the saffron plantations, then at Avantipore to see the ancient ruins....next halt at sangam to buy some genuine Kashmiri willow bats and finally a short detour from anantnag takes one to the hindu sun temple and ruins of Martand...all these places are definitely worth a short visit...

The Switzerland of India

Post by Parveen | Bangalore | Jun 4, 2011

It is better to travel Pahalgam after doing the sight seeing of Jammu and Patnitop. The route to Pahalgam via Patnitop is awsome with deep valleys, streams, water falls, view of snow capped ranges etc.