See all Deals for Pahalgam
|
Top Pahalgam Hotels
|
Hotels(63)|Ratings(311)|Reviews(311) Last rated Jun 11th 2013
|
|
#1 |
Rs. 5200
1
|
|
|
|
#2 |
Rs. 3900
2
|
|
|
|
#3 |
Rs. 6000
3
|
|
|
|
#4 |
Rs. 7000
4
|
|
|
|
#5 |
Rs. 5000
5
|
|
|
|
#6 |
Rs. 6600
6
|
|
|
|
#7 |
Rs. 7000
7
|
|
|
|
#8 |
Rs. 8300
8
|
|
|
|
#9 |
Rs. 3000
9
|
|
|
|
#10 |
Rs. 4000
10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Pahalgam, a notified area committee, is a town in the Anantnag district. Located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Pahalgam is perched at an elevation of 2,740 metres above sea level. Pahalgam is the base camp for the pilgrimage to Amarnath and is about 95 kilometres from Srinagar.
Pahalgam is a situated at the junction of Aru and Sheshnag Rivers. Aru flows into the Kolahoi Glacier beyond Lidderwat and Sheshnag from glaciers along the great Himalayas. The destination initially was a shepherd village and was under the rule of the Mughals during the medieval times.
After the rule of the Mughal Empire, Kashmir was conquered by local Hindu rulers. The town remained independent even during the British era and later on was a part of independent India. The culture of the town can be witnessed in its food habits, clothes and religious beliefs. The diversity of the region is visible in the languages spoken, which include Urdu, Hindi, Kashmiri and English.
The weather conditions in the destination are pleasant and mild in summers from April to June, while winters from November to February are cold and experience heavy snowfall. July and August see a huge crowd of pilgrims thronging Amarnath, the abode of Lord Shiva, as Pahalgam is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra. The best time to visit Pahalgam is during the months of mid-April to mid-November.
Read More >>
|
| |
|
- Was this review useful?
- YES
- 0 votes, be the first to vote.
0
- Was this review useful?
- YES
- 0 votes, be the first to vote.
1
- Was this review useful?
- YES
- 0 votes, be the first to vote.
2
- Was this review useful?
- YES
- 1 vote.
3
- Was this review useful?
- YES
- 0 votes, be the first to vote.
4
|
Mother Nature has blessed Pahalgam with the encompassing mountain ranges, high rising hills and lakes. An abode of such natural beauty, Pahalgam, located in the Kashmir valley attracts plenty of tourists every year. Tourists visiting this hill resort can not only explore diverse geographical features, but also the rich flora and fauna of the region with several religious centres.
Some of the most beautiful natural sites located in and around Pahalgam are Baisaran, Hajan, Chandanwari, Betaab Valley, Aru, Lidderwat and Panchtarni. Comprising exciting trekking trails, ideal picnic spots and beautiful scenic locations, these locations are easily accessible to tourists visiting Pahalgam, by road. Another major site located close to the main market area of Pahalgam is Shikargah, a wildlife reserve and ideal picnic spot.
Travellers can also head towards the Tulian Lake, Sheshnag Lake or Tarsar Lake for experiencing the natural beauty of the place. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and dense forests, these lakes mark the trekking routes to major tourist places in the vicinity, such as Baisaran, Amarnath cave and Sikiwas. Besides, tourists’ can also head towards the Lidder River flowing through the Pahalgam, so as to explore the best of the town.
Being a major gateway for tourists undertaking an Amarnath Yatra, Pahalgam is largely frequented my religious travellers. Such pilgrims can also make a visit to religious centres near Pahalgam, other than the Amarnath cave such as Mamaleshwar Temple, Aishmuqam, Sun Temple and Mattan.
|
