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Pahalgam is a beautiful hill station located in the Anant Nag district of Jammu-Kashmir. It is popular because of its scenic beauty, adventurous trekking spots, and the Amarnath Yatra. It has attracted filmmakers often, and many Bollywood movies have been shot here.
Tourism in Pahalgam is a once in a lifetime experience. It is sometimes credited to be a ‘health resort’. Pahalgam truly calms your body, mind, and soul. It gives you the rejuvenation you need with its eye-catching landscapes and rugged terrains. Read on for a short travel guide to Pahalgam.
History of Pahalgam
The origin of Pahalgam is obscure. Mughal rulers ruled this region in the medieval period. It was later a part of the Kingdom of Kashmir, which was ruled by local Hindu rulers. This princely state remained independent even during the British period and later on merged into independent India.
Festival Celebration In Pahalgam
Pahalgam is the starting point of the annual Amarnath yatra (holy journey) to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath, which is said to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Every year in the month of July/August, thousands of pilgrims descend on Pahalgam on their way to the holy cave
Cusine In Pahalgam
Most of the hotels in Pahalgam have their inhouse restaurants where one can order for all types of continental and Indian food.There are good number of restaurant in the main market where the tourist can get the fast food as well as the mughlai delicacies.From early morning to late night dinners can be relished at these food joints. During Amarnath yatra pure vegetarian food is provided at most of the restaurants and hotel.The bhojnalyas in the main market also provide the Indian food.
How to Reach
Air : The Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport, locally called as Srinagar airport, is located 95 km away from Pahalgam. Hire a cab or taxi from airport to go to Pahalgam.
Rail : The Jammu Tawi Railway Station, located 280 km away from Pahalgam is the closest railhead. Hiring a private cab or sharing taxi from here is an economical option.
Road : Tourists can easily opt for buses and taxis from Srinagar and Jammu to comfortably reach Pahalgam. In addition to it, you also get to enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful road trip. Horse drawn carriages or tongas are preferred while exploring Pahalgam locally. Buses of Jammu & Kashmir Road Transport Corporation are best to travel the neighbouring cities.
Jammu and Kashmir has been a symbol of eternal natural beauty since time immemorial. Few places in the subcontinent come close to the tummy-flipping beauty of the Himalayan mountain system. Like a pretty young girl, magnanimously voted by all as the beauty of her family, Jammu and Kashmir (often referred to simply, as J&K) has always been enveloped in an aura of mystery and elusiveness. J&K consist of 3 main regions: religiously oriented Jammu (the winter capital of the state), the pretty, flowery valleys of Kashmir and the cold. Whichever area you choose to start with, try completing the entire circuit to do full justice to these spellbinding lands of the North. The tourist places to visit in Jammu and Kashmir include Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Leh among others.