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Gulmarg and Sonamarg

Himalayan hill stations are a perfect combination of all these. It is a sure retreat for those who need their soul soothed and ...

Himalayan hill stations are a perfect combination of all these. It is a sure retreat for those who need their soul soothed and their hearts warmed. Each of the hill stations is unique and has a different story to tell. With its pure and fresh air, rolling hills, turbulent rivers and glistening mountain peaks Himalayan hill stations is a must visit for a nature lover.

Gulmarg and Sonamarg is one of the main hill stations of the Himalayas. The location of Gulmarg is 56 km from Srinagar and Sonamarg is 84 km from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The main attraction here is trekking and river rafting. Gulmarg is one of India's premier hill stations. It is famous world wide for its highest green golf course and ski resort in winter. The hill station offers some breathtaking views like the ridges and forests that lead to the snow slopes of Khilanmarg and the majestic Nanga Parbat peak over 100 km away. On the other hand Sonamarg, which is about 84 km from Srinagar lies at the head of the Sindh valley. It showcases a spectacular facet of the countryside. The place is totally surrounded by mountains and pine forests. It also serves the base for the Amarnath Yatra from the Baltal route. It is also famous for trekking to Thajiwas, a small valley at the foot of the Sonamarg glacier.

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