Sonamarg also known as Sonmarg is a hill station located the state of Jamu and Kashmir some 80 km north-east of Srinagar. It can be reached in approximately 2 hours by car from Srinagar.
Sonamarg means "Meadow of Gold" is a popular tourist destination for both local and foreign tourists during spring and summer. Roads and resorts are closed during winter, from September to March due to snow falls as high as 6 feet and the temperature falls to minus 30 centigrade. Hence, the is no road access from Srinagar to Leh during winter.
Sonamarg's main attraction is the picturesque view of snow-capped mountain range, river flows between the mountains. It certainly a must-visit destination in Kashmir.
Sonamarg's main attraction is the picturesque view of snow-capped mountain range, river flows between the mountains. It certainly a must-visit destination in Kashmir.