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Pahalgam

 

 

JK - 04 - A Week in Pahalgam

Pahalgam in Summer is a picture perfect destination. From here guests can just relax or engage in Trekking, White Water Rafting, Trout Fishing etc.

Trekking (Apr - Sept) - Pahalgam (7200 ft asl) offers day treks and overnight trek options with beautiful himalayan backdrop all along. Day hikes and treks involve walking the pine forest along the river stream. 

One of the popular Overnight trekking option (4-5 days) is the Kolahoi Glacier which goes via Aru. 

The route to various points to the Amarnath cave, and beyond, upto Sonamarg are widely trekked as well. Camping equipment, guides and ponies are readily available.

White Water Rafting (Apr - Sept) - River rafting tourism has been introduced recently in the Kashmir valley. Some private agencies have set up facilities for white water rafting in Pahalgam. For a run of 2 kilometers on the Aru branch of lidder river 

Trout Fishing (Apr - Sept) - The Lidder River has excellent trout 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 but it is recommended that guest gets his own. Live baits and spinning are not allowed. Fishing permits need to be organised in advance.

Golf - Pahalgam has a nine hole golf course at 2400 meters above the sea level. The equipment could be rented from the Golf club. 

Recommended Accommodation Option - Pahalgam

Access - Srinagar Gets direct flights from Mumbai, Jammu and New Delhi. From here Pahalgam is 100 kms away. 

Note: Itinerary can be customised as per your requirements. 

Please email to jk04@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary.