Tourist Attractions in Sonamarg

A popular hill station in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Sonamarg is all about the alluring natural beauty that flows through numerous mountain passes and lakes. Sonamarg has always attracted trekking and hiking lovers as a gateway to various high-altitude regions.

Besides adventure, the place is a hub of natural attractions, including beautiful mountain lakes, snow-covered mountains, and flowery meadows.

List of Tourist attractions in Sonamarg

• Thajiswar glacier,
• Amarnath Cave
• Baltal Valley
• Krishansar Lake
• Vishansar Lake
• Gangabal Lake
• Naranag
• Gadsar Lake
• Nilagrad River
• Zoji La
• Satsar Lake

Thajiwas Glacier- They are opening up umpteen chances for trekking, camping, and hiking. Thajiwas Glacier is one of the best Sonmarg attractions that one must not ignore while traveling to Kashmir.

Gadsar Lake- The Yemsar Lake, or the Lake of Flowers, translates into the lake of fishes as it is a proud home to not only the alpine meadows but also the endangered brown trout fishes, floating icebergs, and wild flowers.

Baltal Valley- Serving as an ideal base for travelers to embark on the popular Amarnath Yatra, Baltal Valley is one of the best places of attraction in Sonmarg. Set along the banks of River Sindhi, it offers astonishing vistas of the snowbound peaks just 15 km from the town.

Zoji La Pass- Situated on the Indian National Highway 1D, Zoji La is one of the highly perched and scary yet thrilling mountain passes in Kashmir. It connects Srinagar to Leh and is one of those exciting tourist places in Sonmarg that takes you closer to the Himalayas.