Pahalgam Tour: Enjoy the Cozy touch of Nature

Posted by Abhinav Kishore
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Apr 16, 2013
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Kashmir has always been recognized for its peachy hill stations, boasting superb natural bounties and heart-rending climatic conditions. This part of India is known as the paradise on earth and the credit goes to the countless of romantic locales it boasts. Pahalgam, situated on the Lidder Rivers, is one of the most captivating hill stations in Kashmir. It is nestled at an altitude of 2,130 meters and is surrounded by the snow-covered mountains, gushing rivers & streams and a thick forest of pine and fir trees.

The town also serves as a base camp for trekking of Amarnath Yatra.Pahalgam is about 96km from Srinagar and can easily be approached in all seasons of the year. The Srinagar Airport is the only option nearby for those coming through flights. Direct flights to Srinagar can be availed from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and many other Indian cities. From Srinagar airport, one can hire a private cab or can use the local buses (for affordable journey) to reach to Pahalgam.

Pahalgam, due to its pleasing weather and lush green vegetations, has been emerging as a major tourist destination in Kashmir. It is therefore the town has no dearth of accommodation option to suit varied needs and budget. There are many luxury resorts & hotels, which offer the guests with a superb range of amenities. The Budget hotels, on the other hand, are perfect to enjoy a comfy stay at reasonable rates. Some popular accommodations in Pahalgam are Hotel Pahalgam, Hotel Senator, Hotel Mountain View and the Woodstock.

Sightseeing in Pahalgam is majorly about watching the gorgeous beauty of nature. The shimmering Lider River and captivating Kolahoi Glacier are the places where scenery & serenity is omnipresent. To sample more natural gems, you can opt to trek towards the magical Lidder Valley. The Mamal Shiva Temple is a place of great religious heritage appeal. For those looking for adventures, Pahalgam tour brings wonderful opportunity for trekking, white water rafting and camping.

The Snow Festival in January is another popular attraction of tour to this lovely hill station. If you happen to be a shopaholic, this place is good to buy woolen items and a variety of Kashmiri handcrafts.

Pahalgam is one such place that can be visited anytime of a year. However, the best time to come here is between April to November when the weather is ideal for sightseeing and outdoor adventures. July-August sees a huge influx of devotees embarking to the holy Amarnath Cave. This is where the trekkers take accommodation and other necessary facilities before going for Amarnath Yatra packages.

Well, if you plan a trip to this fabulous hill station first-time, you better take service of a reputed travel agency. There are many travel portals offering packages for Pahalgam online in various price ranges.

Hungry Bags can be your best holiday partner no matter whether you plan a Pahalgam tour or Amarnath Yatra by helicopter. The company brews a range of Amarnath Yatra tour packages on your travel platter to choose from.
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