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Pahalgam
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Situated
at the confluence of the streams flowing
from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder
river, Pahalgam was once a humble
shepherd's village with breathtaking
views. Now it is Kashmir's premier resort,
cool even during the height of summer
when the maximum temperature does not
exceed 250C. |
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Village of nomad is unspoilt by the
ravages of progress. This is a quaint
little village nestled on the banks
of river Lidder. This place is an angler's
delight and even an amateur can catch
a rainbow trout from the rushing
streams. the large brown bear is a natural
inhabitant of the thick Pine and Cedar
forests. |
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| Pahalgam
has a golf course at 2400 meters above the sea
level. Camping equipment, ponies and skiing
equipment is readily available. Kolahoi
is a popular destinantion via Aru a charming
meadow. Pahalgam is base camp for the pilgrims
of Amarnath. |
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Pahalgam are many places of interest, and because
the resort is set between fairly steep hills,
it is worth hiring a pony rather than walking.
Pony fares are posted at prominent locations. |
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most beautiful of these is the huge,
undulating meadow of Baisaran,
surrounded by thickly wooded forests
of pine. Hajan, on
the way to Chandanwari,
is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers
will recognize it instantly as it has
been the location of several movie scenes. |
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| Pahalgam
has within it no fewer than eight tiny
villages, one of which is Mamal.
There is a Shiva temple here,
generally considered to be Kashmir's
oldest existing temple, dating to the
5th century. |
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| Pahalgam
is also associated with the annual Amarnath
Yatra. Chandanwari (2,895
m), 16 kms from Pahalgam, is the starting point
of the yatra that takes place every year
in the month of Sawan (July to August).
The road from Pahalgam to Chandanwari is
on fairly flat terrain and can be undertaken
by car. From Chandanwari onwards the
track becomes much steeper, and is accessible
on foot or by pony. About 11 kms from Chandanwari
is the mountain lake of Sheshnag (3,574
m), after which, 13 kms away is the last
stop, Panchtarni. The
Amarnath cave is 6 kms away from
there. During the month of Sawan, an
ice stalagmite forms a natural shivling
in the Amarnath cave, which waxes and wanes
with the moon. |
Tourist Attraction
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| Horse
Riding |
| Ponies
can be hired directly or through the Tourist
Office. Tariff boards are displayed at all important
locations. |
| Golf |
| Pahalgam
Club has a 9-hole golf course, which can be
used by tourists. Golf sets can be hired from
the Tourist Office. |
| Fishing |
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Lidder River has excellent 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. Live baits and spinning
are not allowed. For permits contact the
Directorate of Fisheries, Tourist Reception
Centre, Srinagar. |
| Trekking |
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environs of Pahalgam offer exciting trekking
opportunities, the best known being: Pahalgam
- Chandanwari- Sheshnag- Panchtarni- Amarnath
Cave Temple- Sonamarg. |
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Pahalgam
Travel Reservation Form
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