ABOUT PAHALGAM
Pahalgam
is a beautiful small village in the Anantnag
district of Jammu and Kashmir. Surrounded by steep
hills and a white river transferring the valley
makes Pahalgam the most craving tourist destination.
From here you can gaze by the snow peaked mountains
at the distance. This a photographer's hub from
where you can capture the beautiful moments of the
nature. It is also one of Bollywood's most desired
shooting destination. It houses many of the
attractions in Pahalgam which is included in many of
the tour packages to cover all the beautiful corners
of Pahalgam.
Tourist Attraction Point
Betaab Valley
It is just 15 km away from Pahalgam in the Anantnag
district of Jammu and Kashmir. The name of the
valley is inherited from the name of the famous film
Betaab of Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh as the
shooting was covered there. It is in the middle of
Chandanwari Pahalgam and is covered by the snow
peaked mountains and lovely lush green meadows
making a velvety path. Come in this romantic valley
of Betaab and indulge in the romanticism of Pahalgam.
Lidder
River image
The 73 km long river is snow fed and is known as the
main tributary of the Indus river. It derives its
name from its adjoining picturesque Lidder village.
Come here and repose yourself with the peace of
nature thriving in this place. You can also involve
yourself in the activities like trekking, angling
and rafting.
Aru Valley
Located at a distance of 12 km from Pahalgam, this
village is surrounded by greens and behind the
greens the tall snow topped mountains raises their
head giving it a more picturesque view. Trekking to
this place is very much alluring as the way towards
it will make you elated and from here also you can
trek towards Kolohoi glacier.
Baisaran
Known as the Switzerland of India, Baisaran valley
is surrounded by green meadows and is lined up by
tall pine tree forest. This entire region is
encircled within the snow peaked mountains. It is an
ideal place for trekking and it shares panoramic
view of the town and the village.
Located at a distance of 15 km from Pahalgam it
takes 40 mins to reach Chandanwari from Pahalgam. As
you approach towards Chandanwari you will pass
through the old Pahalgam town lined up by some
traditional kashmiri houses. Many waterfalls coming
out of the melted snow decorates the sides of the
roads.
Mamleshwar-Temple
This temple is located at the walking distance from
Pahalgam. It is dedicated to Lord shiva . It houses
a square tank made of stone. It is said that this
temple was built in the 12th century.It is one of
the sacred place of the famous Pahalgam sightseeing
places.