Sonamarg
سونمرگ
The “Meadow of Gold,” a mountain grassland at the head of the Sind Valley and the gateway to Ladakh, about 80 km from Srinagar.
Sitting at about 2,800 m in the Sind Valley, Sonamarg has meadows, glaciers and snow peaks all within easy reach, making it one of Srinagar's classic day trips. The main activities are horseback riding or taking a vehicle to the Thajiwas Glacier, and rafting on the river. It is also the starting point for hiking to the Kashmir Great Lakes and crossing Zojila Pass. The drive from Srinagar takes about 2.5 hours one way. Since the Z-Morh (Sonamarg) Tunnel opened in January 2025, the town has also been reachable in winter, but road conditions should still be checked.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Thajiwas Glacier
- Dachigam National Park
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Dal Lake
- Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden