About
A 2,800m alpine valley along the Sind river — base for Thajiwas Glacier ponies and the gateway to the Zoji La pass to Ladakh. Closed Nov–Mar by snow.
Must-see highlights
Thajiwas Glacier pony ride
Zoji La pass viewpoint (3528m)
Sind River trout fishing
Vishansar Lake trek (2 days)
Baltal Amarnath base camp
Gadsar Lake route
Nichnai Pass crossing
Zero Point snow view
Alpine meadow wildflowers (Jun–Aug)
Sonamarg camping beside glacier
Gagangir village walk
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Jammu Tawi 320km · Srinagar (SXR) 80km
Nearby attractions
Thajiwas GlacierSind RiverZoji La passBaltal (Amarnath base)Vishansar Lake trek
How to get here
Srinagar → Sonmarg
cab · 2.5h
₹3,000
approx.
Pahalgam → Sonmarg
cab · 5h
₹5,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
May – October
Nearest Transport
Jammu Tawi320 km
Srinagar (SXR)80 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,100/night
mid₹3,200/night
luxury₹9,500/night
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