Thajiwas Glacier
A glacial valley beside Sonamarg, where you can walk on snow even in summer. It can be reached by pony or on foot in about 3 kilometers.
Thajiwas Glacier lies at the end of a valley about 3 kilometers southwest of Sonamarg. In early summer, snow covers the valley floor, where visitors can go sledding. In midsummer, the snowline retreats, revealing waterfalls and remnants of the glacier. The main way to visit is to ride a pony there and back. Prices are set by the local union but must be confirmed in person. Fit visitors can walk the route in about an hour. The high-altitude sun is strong, so use sun protection.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Sonamarg
- Dachigam National Park
- Nishat Bagh
- Shalimar Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Dal Lake
- Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden