Pahalgam

The Pahalgam valley is situated at the confluence of the Seshnag Lake and the Lidder River. Pahalgam is basically a cluster of eight villages. The word Pahalgam literally means, the Valley of Shepherds.

Tours to Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amaranth yatra. The region is extremely popular among tourists for its outdoor activities like fishing, horse riding, golf and trekking. Pahalgam is a popular take off point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier, to several high altitude lakes, to the Amarnath cave and to Sonmarg.

Pahalgam offers several tourist attractions. Tourist those who visit Pahalgam must visit the Baisaran meadow that is surrounded by pine forests on all sides.

There are excellent fishing opportunities at the Lidder River. Tourists are issued permits to go fishing on the Lidder River. These permits are issued for maximum three days at a time. There are ample opportunities for tourists to enjoy horse riding upto the Thajwas glacier.