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Legend has it that a well
in the vale has been bestowed with water which is further bestowed by
mystical qualities of turning everything into eternal riches - gold.
Sonamarg derives its name form it. It literally stands for ' meadow of
gold'. The blooming valley has been chiselled over the ages by the
mighty River Sindh.
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General Information
Altitude : 3000 metres
Best Season : October to March
Clothing : Summer - Light Woolens, Winter - Heavy Woolens |
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Accommodation
Tourist Huts; Tourist Bungalow; Rest House. |
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How to Get There
Airport : The nearest is in Badgam Distt. The nearest rail head is at Jammu.
Road : Sonamarg is connected by road to Srinagar (distance 87
Km).
Bus service :
The J&K Road Transport Corporation runs deluxe & ordinary bus
services from Tourist Reception Centre, Srinagar.
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Local Transport
Ponies & Porters : Can be arranged through the local tourist. |
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Places of Interest
- River Sindh at Wayil
- Kangan & Gund
- Harmukh (mountain range)
- String of shimmmering waterfalls
- Thwajiwas Glacier
- Gadsar & Satsar Lake
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