A world famous hill station located on the banks of the Lidder river at an altitude of 7200 feet, the town of Pahalgam is a small region to cover but one that can keep you hooked for days. With the scenic ridges and forest trails around the region, the town is just the ideal spot for that calm and serene retreat. Well known for outdoor activities and also being used as a filming location for the Bollywood Film Industry, the town Pahalgam is certainly one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kashmir.
Taxi rides are available in Pahalgam to it's three main sites : Chandanwari , Aru Valley and Betaab Valley. These taxi rides are available at fixed rates.
Treks: Trekking is one of the most popular activities here ,with treks available to the Aru Valley as well as the Kolahoi Glacier
Amarnath Yatra: The country's well known summer pilgrimage to the Shiv Lingam which runs during the months of June and July starts here in Pahalgam
Pony Rides to Baisaran: The town's well known for it's pony rides that can take you around the town through some of the ridges and forest trails and to the scenic meadowy region of Baisaran. They are available with the service of a guide.
Water Rafting: The town is well known for it's water rafting trips along the Lidder River which also gives a breathtaking view of the forest cover and ridges that fold around the rapids.Known for having some really good Coffee & Snack shops as well as restaurants and Dhabas, the best of which include:
Nathu Rasoi: A really good restaurant that opens only during peak season. Well known for some amazing North Indian Food at budget price.
Punjabi Rasoi: Located adjacent to the Nathu Rasoi , this place also offer delicious punjabi as well as other North Indian cuisine at reasonable prices.
Dana Pani: An exclusive Vegetarian joint which is known for serving sumptuous meals and North Indian as well as South Indian delicacies at reasonable prices.Language: Urdu , Kashmiri and English
Climate : Summer is known to be the "Open Season" for tourism with days being slightly warm and pleasant with nights getting really cold. Winters are known to be characterised by temperatures well below the freezing point.
Currency: Indian Rupee
Trivia: The famous Betaab Valley near Pahalgam got it's name from the Bollywood film Betaab which was shot here in 1983