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Sonamarg, a popular hill town situated in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, rests at an altitude of 2740 m above sea level. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the city of Sonamarg lies before the Zoji La Pass. The literal meaning of the word Sonamarg is meadow of gold. The place received its name because of the fact that during the spring season, it is enveloped with beautiful flowers that look golden. The high mountain peaks also appear golden when the sunrays fall on them. Sonamarg is a perfect destination for travellers who have an interest in adventurous activities, such as trekking and hiking. All the important trek routes start from Sonamarg, making it a popular place for Trekking. The place is known for its natural beauty, which includes lakes, passes and mountains. Sonamarg also acts as the base camp for the pilgrims heading towards Amarnath.
Best Time To Visit
The best time of the year to visit Sonamarg is between the months of April to October. Most tourists visit Sonamarg during in the months of July and August for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage. This leads to heavy traffic and and chaos. Prices go up everywhere and everybody is just very busy. Hence it is advisable to make hotel bookings in advance if you are visiting in the months of July or August.
How To Reach Sonamarg
Situated in the Himalayas, Sonamarg does not have a railway station or an airport. The nearest railway station is at Udhampur (250 km), and Jammu railway station is also nearby which is around 300 km. Jammu station is well connected by rail with the rest of the India. From Jammu or Udhampur, you can take a cab or a bus to reach Sonamarg. The nearest airport is in Srinagar (70 km), and taxis or buses are readily available to take one to Sonamarg. However, Sonamarg is mostly inaccessible during winter due to heavy snowfall and avalanches.
By Flight
Several international airports of India are connected to Srinagar International airport. The airport is 70 Km away from Sonamarg. Cab service is available from the airport to reach the hill station of Sonamarg.
By Road
You can drive to Sonamarg from Jammu on your own and cover the distance of 400 km. It will take around 12 hours to reach there. Regular buses head from the bus stands of Jammu and Srinagar to Sonamarg which are at a distance of around 400 km and 80 km respectively.
By Train
The closest railway station to Sonamarg is Jammu Tawi Railway Station in Jammu. You can choose a bus or cab to cover the rest of the distance to Sonamarg.
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.