Visit the Zojila Pass that is situated on the Indian National Highway 1D, this beautiful pass welcomes its tourists with such fantastic views of landscapes. It is almost 25kms from Sonmarg. This pass is closed during the months of winters. Another outstanding pass is the Satsaran pass or Satsaran Gali pass that is situated at an elevation of 3680 meters above the sea level.

It is a paradise for adventure seekers. It serves as a trekking base for the trekkers. The lake Satsar here is picturesque and is formed by the seven alpine lakes. Witness the Amarnath holy cave that is nestled in an isolated mountain at an altitude of 3888meters above the sea level. The cave symbolizes lord shiva. The caves here are encrusted with ice that gives spellbound every visitor.

Explore some other ravishing places in Sonmarg like- Yusmarg- an ideal picnic spot, nestled in the Pir Panjal range with the Doodganga river flowing just next to it that will surely take you to some different world. Visit the Baltal valley that serves as the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and is ideal for camping too. Get some astonishing views from the Nichinai Pass that is 13km away from Sonmarg. It also serves as the base for the trekking circuit.

This pass is about 4139 meters above the sea level and thus offers wonderful views of low-lying regions. Witness the Nilagrad river for serenity. This river has reddish water that makes it look beautiful. The pristine mountain spring that later merges with the Indus river is said to carry curative properties and thus locals come here to take the therapeutic dips. Thajiwas Glacier, Vishansar lake, Krishansar lake are some other magical places in Sonmarg.

 Apart from beautiful sights get involved in shopping to make your trip more interesting. Sonmarg’s main market is the street market from where you can purchase some pretty items like- traditional Kashmiri outfits- Phirans, Pashmina shawls, traditional Kashmiri handicrafts, and handloom items. Stone carved jewelry, crewel embroidered bags are some other pretty items to purchase when in Sonmarg. One cannot expect a wide range of shopping items in Sonmarg as in Srinagar city. But yes one can go for some local items that are worth buying.

The renowned hill station- Sonmarg is truly a paradise for adventure lovers. Try some thrilling activities that will surely make your trip worth visiting. Experience some trout fishing in the Indus river, Krishnasar lake, and Vishansar lake that are filled with trouts and mahseer fish. Camp in Sonmarg to admire nature at its best.

The adventurers can set camps on the riverside and enjoy some splendid views of the marvelous snow-clad mountain at the backdrop. Enjoy hiking through rich green meandering hiking trails. Sonmarg is surrounded by thick rich forests and is witnessed with beautiful valleys and meadows. So enjoy hiking amidst nature. The trip is incomplete without trekking as it is one of the most loved adventures by travelers.

The trekking route in this beautiful Sonmarg leads to the sacred Amarnath cave. The route is taken by several devotees of Lord Shiva during Sawan Purnima. Sonmarg is a wonderful base for the prominent treks that pass through several mountain lakes- Kishansar lake, Gadsar Lake, Gangabal, and Vishansar lake. The most famous trek route is of Gangabal that is of 4 -6 days trek route that is opened throughout mid-summer. Another famous adventure is the white water rafting on the Indus river. Grade 4 rapids on the Indus river give one an adrenaline rush. Indulge in skiing is one of the popular adventures here in Sonmarg. The Winter season is the only time for this thrilling activity.

One can even enjoy a snowball fight make a snowman or roll around with friends and family in the soft white snow. The major attraction is the Thajiwas glacier- a truly marvelous piece of nature’s creation. It is fun to walk up the glacier and hire sleds along the way and enjoy sledging. It is such a splendid sight to experience as you slide down the slope and witness the snow sparkling all around you.