Sonmarg Tourism

The summer season, from April to June, is the best time to explore Sonmarg as the pleasant temperature lets you enjoy a variety of adventure activities like trekking and mountain biking. This is also the time when Sonmarg Valley is adorned with flowers.

Sonmarg becomes inaccessible during the winter period because of heavy snowfall. However, if you want to enjoy the snowfall, visit Sonmarg in the beginning of December or in March.

The best way to reach Sonmarg from Srinagar is by road, as Sonmarg is located just 80 kilometers approx. from Srinagar, with a driving time of 1 ½ hours. You can either hire a taxi or a private vehicle, or catch a ride on the state run buses that operate directly from Sonmarg to Srinagar. 

Baltal Valley is almost 14.4 kilometers away from Sonmarg in Kashmir Valley.

Sonmarg is a popular tourist attraction because there are several opportunities for sightseeing & adventure. The magnificent Baltal Valley lies just 15 kilometers from Sonmarg and offers breathtaking views of snow capped mountains. Thajiwas Glacier also lies in close proximity, and is great for enjoying sledding & other snow related activities. Trekking is also famous, with the most famous treks being Gangabal Lake Trek and Vishansar Lake Trek.