Sonamarg is situated at an
altitude of 2740 m above sea level. The hill resort of
Sonamarg lies 80 km northeast of Srinagar in the Srinagar
District of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sonamarg - Adventure
Travel
At the Sind River that flows through
Sonamarg you may indulge in trout and mahseer fishing. You may
check out the Krishnasar Lake for trout fishing. Sonamarg
offers number of trekking and hiking trails, which attract the
adventure-seeking tourists. The adventure seekers may opt for
trekking trails from Sonamarg to lakes of Vishansar,
Krishansar and Gangabal.
Sonamarg - Tourist
Places to Visit
The spectacular Sonamarg has
several sights, sounds and smells to offer to its tourists.
Amongst the many spots worth visiting is the Nilagrad.
Nilagrad is a colony of the Baltics where a small stream meets
the River Sindh. The Baltics believe that the reddish color of
water is due to its curative properties and bathe in the river
every Sunday.
Nichnai Pass is the vintage point to
view the breathtakingly beautiful lakes of Vishansar,
Krishansar and Gangabal. Adding to the beauty of Sonamarg is
the Bisansar Lake & Krishnasar Lake.
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