The picturesque hill resort of Sonamarg is snuggled cosily in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. It is popularly referred to as “The Path of Gold” due to the profusion of multihued flowers that carpet the meadow in the spring. Situated at a height of 2,740m, it is surrounded by snow draped mountains breathtaking landscapes and lush green forests. Crisscrossed by pristine Sindh River, Sonamarg is a jumping off point for trips into Ladakh and serves as the major base for the treks to Himalayan lakes of Vishansar (4084 msl), Krishnasar (3810 msl) and Gangabal (3658 msl). Some of the other lakes in the region are Gadsar, stocked with snow trout and Satsar, glacier-fed and covered by banks of alpine flowers. Sonamarg is also a base for undertaking the holy Yatra to Amarnath cave, during Sawan Purnima.
Tourist Attractions in Sonamarg: Nilagrad, Binsansar Lake, Krishnasar Lake, thiwas Range
There is handful of private hotels in Sonamarg besides government run guesthouses, and tourist bungalows. Set midst the peaceful environs, Sonamarg hotels cater to both leisure travellers as well as pilgrims. The room tariffs offered by the hotels in Sonamarg are very reasonable. Easily accessible from the major landmark of the town, Sonamarg hotels offer well-appointed rooms and cottages, which offer spectacular views of the snowy Himalayan peaks and the serene lakes. Most of the hotels in Sonamarg have multi cuisine restaurants and bars where guest can enjoy delicious meals and different variety of drinks. The tour and travel desks of Sonamarg hotels arrange sightseeing tours and treks for the travellers. Besides this, many other facilities are also offered which include doctor on call, laundry, dry cleaning, internet access and foreign currency exchange. The warm and hospitable staffs of Sonamarg hotels are ever ready to provide the guests with the best of services making their stay truly memorable. |
