Places to Visit in Sonmarg

Top attractions and must-see spots in Sonmarg

Baltal Valley
A meadow valley on the Sindh River fifteen kilometers from Sonmarg, serving as the main base camp for Amarnath pilgrims.
Gangabal Lake
A high altitude Himalayan lake with a Shiva shrine, sacred to Hindus and reached by a multi day trek.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
A spectacular expedition across meadows and ridgelines, unveiling a series of pristine, sapphire-blue lakes.
Nilagrad River Confluence
A reddish tinted mountain stream near Sonmarg believed locally to have healing properties, popular for weekend rituals.
Sarbal Village
A small Kashmiri village on the Sindh River near Sonmarg, offering a glimpse of everyday mountain life.
Sonmarg Market
A small mountain town market in Sonmarg selling Kashmiri shawls, saffron, walnut wood crafts and papier mache items.
Table Top
An elevated meadow near Sonmarg with panoramic views of Thajiwas Glacier, the Sindh River and Harmukh Peak.
Thajiwas Glacier
An easily accessible glacier just outside Sonmarg town, offering pony rides, short treks and summer snow sledging.
Zoji La Pass
A dramatic high altitude mountain pass beyond Sonmarg, the historic gateway to Ladakh on the Srinagar to Leh highway.