PahalgamTravel Guide

A lush, pine-covered valley along the Lidder River named after the Bollywood film shot here, with picnic spots and pony rides.

A high alpine meadow reached by pony or hike through pine forest, with sweeping views likened to the Swiss Alps.

A quiet village surrounded by meadows and snow-capped peaks, a gateway for treks to Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.

The starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, with snow patches lasting into summer and views up the Lidder valley.

Raft the fast-flowing Lidder River through pine forest, with rapids suited to beginners and families.

Play a round at one of the highest golf courses in the world, set against a backdrop of forested mountains.

Hike from Baisaran to a glacial lake at over 12,000 feet, often still partly frozen even in early summer.

An ancient stone Shiva temple in Pahalgam town, one of the few remaining links to the valley's pre-Mughal history.

Cast a line for trout in the clear, cold waters of the Lidder, a popular activity introduced in the colonial era.

Trek partway toward Kashmir's largest glacier through forests and high pastures, with views of its icy face.