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Pahalgam
The Village of nomad is unspoilt by the ravages of progress. This
is a quaint little village nestled on the banks of river Lidder.
This place is an angler's delight and even an amateur can catch
a rainbow trout from the rushing streams. the large
brown bear is a natural inhabitant of the thick Pine and Cedar forests.
Pahalgam has a golf course at 2400 meters above the sea level. Camping
equipment, ponies and skiing equipment is readily available.
Kolahoi is a popular destinantion via Aru a
charming meadow. Pahalgam is base camp for the pilgrims of Amarnath
Adventures & Sports
Horse Riding
Ponies can be hired directly or through the Tourist Office. Tariff
boards are displayed at all important locations.
Golf
Pahalgam Club has a 9-hole golf course, which can be used by tourists.
Golf sets can be hired from the Tourist Office.
Fishing
The Lidder River has excellent fishing beats for brown trout. The
fishing season stretches from April to September. Permits are issued,
for a maximum of three days at a time, on a first-come - first-served
basis and are charged on a per day per rod basis. Fishing equipment
can be hired in Srinagar. Live baits and spinning are not allowed.
For permits contact the Directorate of Fisheries, Tourist Reception
Centre, Srinagar.
Trekking
The environs of Pahalgam offer exciting trekking opportunities,
the best known being: Pahalgam - Chandanwari- Sheshnag- Panchtarni-
Amarnath Cave Temple- Sonamarg. Top
Shopping
Pahalgam, originally a shepherds' village, is naturally known for
products made of wool. Gabbas and Namdas can be purchased
from local shops. Top
Weather
Winter: winter
is very cold and lasts from November to March. There are strong
winds, snow and rainfall during this period. The monsoons bring
a lot of rain. In the higher mountain areas around the valley, there
is often snow fall.
Summer: mild and
much shorter than winter. Warmer weather begins in the middle of
March and lasts till the end of July. Top
Hotels & Accomodation
Shepherd's Hotel
Telephone/ fax 3274
Hill Park Hotel
Telephone/ fax 3286
Pine View Hotel
Telephone/ fax 3357
Raj Palace
Telephone/ fax 3276
Accomodation
J&K TDC offers accommodation in its 26 three/two-bed room
Huts, 19 one -bed room huts , one clubhouse (3 suites) and a 7-roomed
Tourist Bungalow at Pahalgam. Top
Getting There
Pahalgam is in Anantnag District
and is about 96 Kms from Srinagar. The nearest Airport is in Badgam
Distt. This Airport is connected with major cities of India.The
nearest Rail Head is at Jammu and from there National Highway NH1A
connects the Kashmir valley with India. The road to Pahalgam takes
from Khannabal or alternatively from Bijbehara villages from this
National Highway. Every sort of transportto suit every budget from
Buses to Taxisply on this Highway. It Takesaround 10 to 12 hours
to cross this mountaineous road which crosses some beautiful spots
andthe famous Jawahar Tunnel linking Kashmir Valley with India.
Bus service is available from Srinagar and Anantnag which leave
at fixed time from the Bus stands.Taxis and other sort of transport
can be hired from Srinagar at pre-fixed rates.Assistance isavailable
at Tourist Reception Centre Srinagar. On Road to Pahalgam one comes
across the beautiful Lidder Valley with important spots of Mattan
and Aishmuqam.
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