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Created Date: 10 January 2016
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About Pahalgam
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.
Information
State:
Jammu & Kashmir
Famous for/as: Hill
Featured review about Pahalgam
It was adventurous Pahalgam trip
"It was my birthday on October 24, 2011 and I woke up early at our hotel and got ready for the
next day's trip. Our sub-group never thought it would be this lucky. We were to go up to the
Lidder Valley at Pehelgam, which is a 9 km uphill climb after a 2-hour drive from our hotel. We
were 3 families.
We climbed uphill, despite my just recovering from the bone dislocation I had on my left toe.
After sometime, I could not bear it, because my shoe finally gave in (the sole came off from it en
route due to continuous usage of the shoes for more than 11 years) and all of us took a horseride each for about 10 minutes. The horses would not listen and the horsemen were quarrelling
amongst themselves, resulting in the horses trying to jump downhill and all of us getting down
from the horses forcefully. We walked it up the rest of the distance, taking breaks in between,
whenever possible, but never quit. We even helped each other out to reach the destination. I
felt God also gave power and strength to my recovering toe, so that I could walk on to reach my
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destination. While going downhill, the road was quite muddy. I even managed to photograph the
same from the lorry itself. The lorry nearly went to the edge of a cliff, while making a turn en
route. We all got scared, but the lorry driver reassured us that his life is also in danger every
single moment. We were finally glad when we mounted down from the huge lorry downhill and
we all heaved a sigh of relief. After some time, I went to a shoe-store at Kashmir and got myself
a nice new pair of sandals and wrapped my worn off shoes in a plastic bag and dropped it in the
trash can of my hotel, since it was not in a condition I could show to anyone. This was the lifechanging experience I had at Kashmir. It made me realize the presence of God when I needed
Him the most.
All of us wanted to see the so-called 'Mini Switzerland' uphill. The best part was that we had
never used any mountaineering equipment, but we still got there. It wasn't much of a sight
uphill, but we did get to hold rabbits and sheep. My tour group members felt it is a little birthday
gift for me, though I was not quite satisfied with the amount of time we spent there after
spending hours climbing the mountain. It was quite muddy in some parts of Lidder Valley
though and we were caught in knee-deep mud at times there. When we wanted to return
downhill before it got dark, we realized that it was already late. We could not see anything from
above and our heads started spinning. I luckily noticed a truck and a lorry. The truck driver
refused to give us a ride back, but a good Samaritan (the lorry driver), who was carrying heavy
logs of timber, took us in for a ride back downhill. We were all relieved. We thanked the Lord
Almighty for big mercies shown to us when we were truly in need. I shouted out happily, 'This is
my second life and a Birthday present from God himself. He helped us get back home when we
were wondering how we could get back downhill in the dark '." - Sharmila Shankar,
Mumbai, 3 weeks ago
Great destination to be with your beloved
"A fantastic place to stay with someone who you want to stay with. Great sightseeing. It's even
good and vibrant atmosphere which makes you feel comfortable and romantic. You can
experience the charm of nature and also make great memories with the scenic beauty of the
valley. Well sited hotels give you a better stay experience and exotic food. You would definitely
like to visit the place again, as I also feel. Trekkers would be even more delightful for the
beautiful trekking destinations." - Suresh Chand, Adari, 2 months ago
Pahalgam the Switzerland of India
"Pahalgam is the most popular Valley and the glacier. A long stretch of meadows running for
kms. with the background of tall pine trees and the snow capped mountain ranges attracts the
film suitings and the crazy nature lovers. The other sight seeing places are Chandanwadi, a
beautiful glacier which should not be missed, Auro valley with different plantations, Betab valley
etc. Every Indian who is a nature lover must visit this place.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: The restaurant like Paradise etc have both veg and non veg
North Indian and Kashmiri food. Horse riding across the pine forest and deep valley with
running streams is an amazing exprience. The drive to Chandanwadi across Betab valley is
simply awsome with snow spread over the valley across the road.
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Activities & things to do: A long walk across pine forest, meadows is a thrilling experience. The
meadows have rare, plants, trees with flowers
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: We need to hire a vehicle from Jammu to
Patnitop and then to Pahalgam. This Journey will be enchanting with beautiful valleys,
waterfalls, snowcapped mountain ranges etc." - Parveen Taj, Bangalore, Jun 1, 2011
A Heavenly Experience!!
"A cool relief in summers, Pahalgam is nested in the Lidder valley and is a mere 2-hr journey
from Srinagar. It is more famous as a base camp for Amarnath yatris, who flock the region in
July. The days are sunny yet pleasant, coz the cool winds from the Himalayas and the Lidder
river flow all the time. But the evenings, owing to the lack of sunlight and the warmth it brings,
are chilly. But then, they sleep early here and get up late, hehe!! Enjoy!
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: The hotels offer good food in their restaurants. Roadside
shacks provide for tea and snacks, but for those who want hygiene, I would suggest the hotel
food and bottled water.
Sight-seeing is not much except for Chandanwari, Lavender park (famous for the flowers), Deer
park (where one can find deer, bears, and tigers).
There's not much to shop for except the Pashmina shawls and other winter wear. These, along
with local craft articles are on sale in the marketplace.
Activities & things to do: Don't miss the river rafting, it's too good. Just take with you a change of
clothes coz you are gonna get drenched!! And don't worry about safety, as you are not
supposed to row; a trained professional does that. It's just a joy-ride; so just follow the safety
instructions they give, and enjoy!
The pony ride is a great way of mixing with the locals as I discovered. The owner of the horse
told a lot about the place that I didn't know.
Pahalgam is for those laid-back tourists who prefer not to be much adventurous, except for the
river rafting, which we found to be great fun.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: At the Srinagar airport, there are pre-paid taxis
charging Rs. 1200-1500 (non-AC/AC). From there it's a hassle-free journey devoid of ghats on
good roads through scenic locations and saffron fields. You can also buy the world-famous
Kashmiri saffron and cricket bats made from Kashmiri willow it on your way. Ask your cab-driver
for a good deal. The food served at dhabas is not good, just stop for tea/ snacks. Pack a
sweater or two, yeah, even the summers are cold by the rest of India standards! A windsheeter
would be best to fight the chilly winds, especially if you wanna go out in the evenings or night.
Normal clothing will suffice for the day or if you stay indoors. Bargain with the shawl-wallahs and
horsemen. They tend fix exorbitant prices. During river-rafting, you have to sign an undertaking
saying that you are participating at your own risk. Please do not take kids below 10 as they are
not covered in the undertaking." - Ankita, Nagpur, May 29, 2011
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Read 117 Pahalgam reviews on HolidayIQ.com
Top attractions in Pahalgam recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
1
Betaab Valley
Type:
Valley
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 16
Ratings: 5.94/7 (51 Reviews)
"Betaab can be reached by booking a taxi from Pehelgam. The valley is surrounded by
mountains with cold water flowing. The beauty here will make you feel close to the nature. You
can take lot of scenic pictures here. You can enjoy sunlight and..." - Aditya Agrawal,
Raigarh, 2 weeks ago
2
Aru
Type:
Valley
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 16
"Beautiful valley with combination of snow and pine trees. Visited late Dec. A lot of snow around
to play with. Enjoy some Kawa as u drive through beautiful valley. Its 14 km from Pahalgam and
u can hire a taxi from stand as prepaid. Fixed rate..." - Joyjit Gupta, Mumbai, 2 weeks ago
3
Chandanwari
Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 16
"must visit Chandanwari as it has a beautiful view of Mountains & river both .. its a real time
paisa vassol trip .. just dont forget to take your camera with you..." - Monil bavisi ,
Ahmedabad, 1 month ago
4
Baisaran
Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 16
"In a recent trip to Kashmir, we stayed in the Pahalgam. we made a few trips, including the
ascent to the beautiful plateau Baisaran. Many tourists took advantage of the ponies that stop
next to the main square near nathu rasoi, Once you get..." - Rahul Pratap singh, , 1 month
ago
5
Mattan
Type:
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Village
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 16
"Quite a different temple with its pond where u can go for a sacred bath and another for fishes
to give them food. there's also langar going on so you can have your food as a prasad." Aditya Mandloi, Indore, Nov 30, 2014
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Lidderwat
Type:
Village
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 16
"Lidder river flows in Pahalgam. The light green flowing water across pahalgam is very amazing.
We enjoyed a lot at the river side. My son threw small stones in the river & felt very happy. He
still remembers that site." - Naveen Jindia, New Delhi, Sep 26, 2014
7
Mamaleshwar Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 16
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 19:00
"This temple is nestled a bit on the hills though the drive is totally fun. The temple is very old and
the structure speaks of it. The temple is totally untouched and the highlight is the natural spring
water that keeps flowing in front of the..." - Rahul Bhatnagar, Gurgaon, 2 months ago
Sun Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 8 Of 16
Timings: Monday - Friday - 08:00 To 19:00 , Saturday - 08:00 To 19:00 , Sunday - 08:00 To
19:00 , Public Holidays - 08:00 To 19:00
"It is the best archaeological sight in this valley although neglected, Take a guide to visit this
sight. There are two more temple remains in this area, local persons know nothing about these
places, they even call this by different names." - Anand modi , Burhanpur, 7 days ago
8
Tulian Lake
Type:
Lake
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 16
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"I visited Tulian lake on 28 July 2013. It is located about 16 km from the main taxi-stand of
Pahalgam. One may reach there on horse (pony). The last lap of the journey is through rugged
mountains. A good trekking skill is helpful. However, horses..." - Pallab Ghosh, , Dec 20, 2013
10 Hajan
Type:
Picnic Spot
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 16
Popular hotels in Pahalgam recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers
1
Mount View Hotel
Price:
Rs. 8,100 - 9,100
Ranked: 1 Of 112
Address: Pahalgam
Phone: 1936-243321
Website: Www.mountviewpahalgam.com
"Perfect location, the best view of mountains and near to river, nice food and
variety of food for vegetarians and cordial service provided to customers and
prompt service provided at reception counter. Nice and spacious rooms and
well heater..." - Hasmukh Patel, Mumbai, 2 weeks ago
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2
Paristaan Resort
Price:
Rs. Upto 3,900
Ranked: 2 Of 112
Address: Chandanwari Road
Anathnag
Phone: 9697744444
Website: Www.paristaanresorts.com
"WE STAYED IN YOUR HOTEL FOR OUR AMARNATH AND LEH LADAKH
TRIP. VERY WELL EXPERIENCE OF THE PARISTA HOTEL AND FOOD WAS
VERY NICE AND MOUTH WATERING. SERVICE WAS VERY PROMPT. AND
LOCATION IS A UNIQUE . MERELY IT IS A HEAVEN OF THE EARTH .
DURING THE..." - Jai deep , Delhi, 3 days ago
3
Paradise Inn Hotel
Price:
Rs. 5,000 - 8,800
Ranked: 3 Of 112
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Pahalgam
Phone: 1892243009
Website: Www.paradisegroupofhotels.com
"It is one of the best hotel in Pahalgam chandanwari road, i stayed here in the
month of oct.âPahalgam is a great destination which should be the first place to
be visited by a traveller in Kashmir. The location of Paradise inn is good.the
food..." - Aadil Nazir Ã„dÃ, , 2 months ago
4
Abshar Hotel
Price:
Rs. 5,500 - 7,000
Ranked: 4 Of 112
Address: Pahalgam
Kashmir
Phone: 01936-211088
Website: Www.hotelabshar.com
"Room is very good.... Quality and variety of food should be improved... aaaaa
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Paradise Hotel & Restaurant
Price:
Rs. 4,000 - 7,000
Ranked: 5 Of 112
Address: Main Market
Pahalgam
Phone: 9419752775
Website: Www.paradisegroupofhotels.com
"Hotelparadiseonofthebesthotelin
pahalgamthemanagementofhotelissogoodandhelpfulandthestaffofhotel hotel
paradise is situated in main market pahalgam it has one of the nice non veg
restaurant in pahalgam. Food is good and delicious I like this..." - Ashak ,
Achabbal, 1 month ago
6
Pahalgam Hotel
Price:
Rs. 12,000 - 13,700
Ranked:
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Ranked: 6 Of 112
Address: Pahalgham, Srinagar
Phone: 1936-243252
Website: Www.pahalgamhotel.com
"Location, property, service, and climate of Patnitop all were very good. Best for
a halt while going to kashmir.Its v. Good to stay . Service was good enough.lift
facility was there. Ample parking space. Food was good. View was v.
Good.dealing is..." - Baljit singh , Delhi, Sep 19, 2015
7
Hotel Fifth Season
Price:
Rs. 3,000 - 3,600
Ranked: 7 Of 112
Address: 1-Pahalgam,
Pahalgam Village,
Anantnag
Phone: 1936-243076
Website: Www.hotelfifthseason.com
"Not so far from Main city center this is quite a average place to stay in
Pahalgam. The room size are decent and they have a heating option also in site
which does not work always and the washrooms are dirty and cramped. Overall
it is very basic..." - Madhukar Sharma, Gurgaon, Jul 24, 2015
8
Woodstock Hotel
Price:
Rs. 6,200 - 8,000
Ranked: 8 Of 112
Address: Pahalgham, Srinagar
Phone: 1936-243259
Website: Www.hotelwoodstockpahalgam.com
"Hotel is good value for money, but do not have any wow factor . Behaviors of
staff are good and will not disappoint you with any of their services . We have
travelled in December so every body go to bed early and you don't have any
activity to do,..." - Virendra kumar , , 6 days ago
9
Hotel Bombay Palace
Price:
Rs. 2,500 - 3,500
Ranked:
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Ranked: 9 Of 112
Near Bus Stand
Pahalgam
Phone: +91-9622703917
Website: Www.bombaypalacepahalgam.com
"Excellent service from the hotel staff helpful in nature room was good food was
prepared specially for us loving for my child Golu, Helped us to get food by
taking care of him.Visited the day of earth quack. no issues. We could see some
points on..." - Anand modi , Burhanpur, 7 days ago
10 Hotel
Palestine
Price:
Rs. Upto 3,500
Ranked: 10 Of 112
Address: Near Bus Stand
Main Market
Phone: 1936-243296
Website: Www.hotelpalestinepahalgam.com
"hotel is situated in main market..besides ghoda stand n also car stand for site
seeing..room is good..best part is electric blanket is good..hot water was not
coming but given with request..break fast is not up to mark but its fine..overall
good..." - Jackie Kapadia, Mumbai, 1 month ago
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Pahalgam weather
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Pahalgam
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Best Time to Visit Pahalgam
Summers and monsoons are pleasant while winters are freezing cold in Pahalgam. The best
time to visit this town is from the mid-April to mid-November. A popular tourist destination,
Pahalgam is located in Jammu & Kashmir. The pilgrimage tour of Amarnath Yatra, which takes
place between July and August begins from Chandanwari, 16 km away from Pahalgam.
Summer in Pahalgam
Between March and June, Pahalgam experiences summer. The temperature ranges from 11° C
to 25° C during this season.
Monsoon in Pahalgam
The town receives scanty rainfall from July to September. During monsoon, the humidity level in
Pahalgam is quite high.
Winter in Pahalgam
October to February is considerably chilly and receives snowfall. The temperature during
winters dips to below 0° C. The landscape with snow-capped hills and trees is nothing less than
picturesque.
Things to Do During Summer
Some popular sightseeing places that tourists must visit in Pahalgam are Mamal Shiva Temple,
Lidder River and Kolahoi Glacier. You can walk along the bank of Lidder River or simply sit
there. There are a number of trekking routes in the region, some of which are Aru Chandanwari,
Kolahoi Glacier, and Lake Tarsar. White water rafting on Lidder River will also be an exciting
experience.
Things to Do During Winter
Tourists can hire fishing equipment and go trout fishing at Lidder and Sheshnag Rivers. Horseriding is another activity to enjoy during winter
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