About
A pine-forested 2,200m valley along the Lidder river. Base for the Amarnath Yatra, with day-trip valleys (Aru, Betaab, Chandanwari) that are pure postcard material.
Must-see highlights
Aru Valley pony ride & meadow
Betaab Valley film locations
Chandanwari snow point & skiing
Lidder River trout fishing & rafting
Amarnath base camp Baltal
Kolahoi Glacier trek base
Sheshnag Lake trek
Pahalgam Golf Course
Baisaran mini Switzerland meadow
Mamleshwar Mahadev Temple
Lidder Valley camping nights
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jammu Tawi 285km · Srinagar (SXR) 95km
Nearby attractions
Aru ValleyBetaab ValleyChandanwariLidder riverMamleshwar Temple
How to get here
Srinagar → Pahalgam
cab · 2.5h
₹3,000
approx.
Delhi → Srinagar
flight · 1.5h
₹5,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
April – October
Nearest Transport
Jammu Tawi285 km
Srinagar (SXR)95 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,200/night
mid₹3,500/night
luxury₹11,000/night
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