Sonamarg in Srinagar

Surrounded by snow capped mountains, Sonamarg is a breathtaking destination

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Best time to visit
Oct - Mar
Ideal Duration
3-4 Days
Visa
Not Required
Starting from
Rs. 5,599
  • Hills
  • Ideal for families
  • Sightseeing

About Sonamarg in Srinagar

Kashmir, the land of snow-capped mountains, exquisite gardens, colorful valleys, traditional houseboats and romantic lakes is a home to a beautiful place called Sonamarg. Also known as the “Meadow of Gold”, Sonamarg is an elevated area on the bank of Nallah Sindh River. Amazing glaciers, placid lakes and exquisite waterfalls add to the beauty of Sonamarg in Srinagar and make this place one of the most visited places among tourists. Located at an altitude of 2740 m above the sea level, and situated at the foot of Zojila pass, it is also best known as the gateway to Ladakh. This place is also quite famous among excursionists and globetrotters. Some of the famous nearby places that you can visit include Zojila pass, Yusmarg, Glaciers of Thajiwas, Krishna Nagar Lake, Nilagrad, and Baltal.

Adventures in Sonamarg

Being in Sonamarg, visitors can go for trout fishing and mahseer fishing at Krishnasagar Lake and Sind River. All those people who love to try sledging can also experience the sledging at the frozen glaciers. For trekking lovers, the routes to the lake of Krishnasar Lake, Gangabal and Vishansar are the best bets. One can also visit Nichnai place that offers some marvelous and breathtaking views of the Kashmir valley. Not only this, being in Sonmarg, tourists can also try adventure sports like alpine skiing, white water rafting and angling.

The Best Time to Visit Sonamarg

As Sonamarg is surrounded by glaciers and lakes, the place experiences mostly cool  and comfy weather. Though the place is a year-round destination, but the best time to visit Sonamarg Srinagar is between the months of April to June. Another good time to visit Sonamarg is between the months of May to September and November to February as the weather is mostly pleasant during this time of year and is a great time to visit for tourists.

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Ashraf's 7 days trip to Srinagar

In 2021, I had the pleasure of traveling to Kashmir with Peacock Holidays, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the breathtaking landscapes to the well-planned itinerary, everything was perfectly organized. The accommodations were comfortable, and the staff went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful time. Their local knowledge and attention to detail made the trip smooth and stress-free. Whether it was the scenic beauty of Gulmarg or the serenity of Dal Lake, every moment was magical. I highly recommend Peacock Holidays for anyone planning a trip to Kashmir!

Ashraf Idrishi Mumbai

Dkj's 5 days trip to Srinagar

Their Services are good. But before booking clear some matters. Like Car, Car AC, Kids Food. If you don't make it clear they will charge you extra.

Dkj Cse New delhi

Aditya's 6 days trip to Srinagar

Well our experience with Jolly Holidays was good. As always its time to read good and bad things about our experience: Good experience: 1. We only booked cab and only 1 night stay at hotel with Jolly holidays at 20k for 5D6N We covered Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg 2. Uneeba , our travel consultant was empathetic and helped throughout our vacation at Srinagar 3. Cab Driver, Aashik was helpful and always on time for pickups and drops 4. We were taken for site seen on time by our driver and always helped us throughout our vacation Bad experience: 1. You have to keep a time check on your itinerary and when you visit all places and do-not trust anyone, i feel itinerary planning should be arranged by travel agents. For us we felt that we missed many places such as Aru and Betab Valley; zeropoint at Sonamarg; Gardens at Srinagar and many more 4. We felt cheated many times in our travel period due to union cabs, pony’s and others so if you are reading this review please be careful and do-not trust anyone, yes anyone. One example : this is at pahalgam pony ride, we gave 5500/- for two ponys till baisaran valley however we met two couples at baisaran they hired pony for 2k for two ponys and other 1500/- for two pony. We went blank when we heard about it. Another example of thug happened when we visited a shop in recommendation of our travel partner there we purchased a semi-pashmina shawl at 3200/- and after that we went dal lake and visited another shop by our own and we saw same shawl, exact same shawl for only 1500/- without bargaining so please be careful when you visit Srinagar Summary: it was good experience with jolly holidays however they need to learn with travellers experience and provider better services. I will definitely rebook my vacation through jolly. Thank you!! Sonamarg

Aditya Delhi

Shainaz's 4 days trip to Srinagar

We book this trip thru Travel Triangle and they connected us with Breath taking Holidays, Mr. Aqib. Aqib was so supportive and completely understood our requirement and tailor-made an amazing package. Shikara ride, hotel, food, houseboats were really really nice and mostly importantly the driver, Rashid Bhai. Raashid bhai is so perfect with his driving skills, routes etc. He helped us with each and every activity we did on the tour right from bargaining for the horse rides, local shopping and got us to have the delicacies of kashmir. We would highly recommend Breath Taking holidays

Shainaz Shaikh Mumbai

Kuchhal's 5 days trip to Srinagar

Fantastic arrangements done by the Capture Kashmir Tour Travels team. (Booked 5 days trip). They organised everything, starting from Airport pickup, Hotels, Food, Sightseeing, Airport Drop etc.

Kuchhal Delhi

Md's 7 days trip to Srinagar

We recently completed a 9-day trip to Kashmir from 29 June to 07 July 2024, and we booked our cab through Kashmir Heaven Tours and Travels. Our experience was nothing short of exceptional. Itinerary Planning: Faisal did an outstanding job helping us plan our itinerary. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip for our group, which included seven adults (four senior citizens) and two kids. Communication: Mr. Wani and Mrs. Afreen created a WhatsApp group to provide daily updates and were in continuous touch with us throughout our journey. Despite our trip coinciding with the Amarnath Yatra, they ensured everything went smoothly. Driver: A trip is made memorable by the group, but the travel and journey part is made memorable only with an excellent driver. A special mention goes to our driver, Mr. Manzoor. He was a soft-spoken and polite gentleman who was always open to changes in our plans. Mr. Manzoor's guidance was invaluable—he provided excellent suggestions for sightseeing, dining, and local experiences while always respecting our inputs and preferences. His punctuality, local knowledge, and friendly demeanor significantly enhanced our trip. Value for Money: We were provided with a brand new Innova Crysta at almost half the price compared to their peers in the entire Kashmir region. This added tremendous value to our trip without compromising on comfort and convenience. Overall, we highly recommend Kashmir Heaven Tours and Travels for anyone planning a trip to Kashmir. Their excellent service and attention to detail made our trip truly memorable. Doodhpatri Pahalgam

Md Ashraf Pune

Ashus's 6 days trip to Srinagar

Overall trip was excellent.. good support from driver ..

Ashus Chandigarh

Afroz's 5 days trip to Srinagar

Everything was good!!! First day was hectic &frustated because of landslide in sonmarg where we were stuck on Road...other then that our trip was awsum & surely we will visit again

Afroz Farooq Dubai

Arun's 5 days trip to Srinagar

I had an incredible experience with Travel Triangle on my Amarnath trip this year (2024)! The team provided exceptional customer service, tailoring the package to my needs and ensuring a seamless journey. From booking to the end of the trip, they were always available to address my queries and concerns. The itinerary was well-planned, and the arrangements were top-notch. I felt truly blessed to have chosen Travel Triangle for this sacred pilgrimage. I'm extremely likely to refer them to friends and family, and I already have! Their professionalism, expertise, and personalized touch made all the difference. Thank you, Travel Triangle, for creating lifelong memories!

Arun Sen Kolkata

Sudip's 7 days trip to Srinagar

The trip was OK, The car which i you people are confirmed but i got different car.

Sudip Paul Kolkata

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When in Sonamarg, make sure that you visit places such as the Thajiwas glacier, Vishansar Lake and the Nilagrad river. You can also choose to camp at Baltal Valley and enjoy a bout of white water rafting in the Nilagrad river.

There is only one ATM in Sonamarg, so make sure to carry enough cash with you from Srinagar, where a number of ATMs are easily available.

Internet facility is easily available in Sonamarg, but the speed of the net is pretty slow and some areas have very limited connectivity.

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