Pahalgam around 92 km from Srinagar by road, Pahalgam is also mentioned as the Valley of Shepherds because for several centuries, this place was the grazing land for nomadic herdsmen. The picturesque Liddar valley in Pahalgam Baisaran Hills, also popularly known as the 'Mini Switzerland' accepted from its great, dull hilltops which are also found in Switzerland. Baisaran hill is a beautiful land which is only 5 kilometres away from the popular town Pahalgam.
Pahalgam is associated with the annual pilgrimage to the shrine Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari, located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Pahalgam. The town is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the months of July–August, receiving hundreds of thousands of tourists. Because of its religious significance and role as a base camp, the town attracts 70% of visitors to the valley. This flood of tourists overwhelms some of the local infrastructure, especially waste management in the town
Betaab Valley Also known as Hagoon or Hagan Valley, locally. Betaab is a valley located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from a Bollywood movie Betaab that was shot here
Baisaran Valley, barely 5 kilometres from Pahalgam in Kashmir's Anantnag district, is a popular tourist attraction that has been dubbed "mini-Switzerland" due to its scenic splendour. It's a verdant meadow on a mountaintop flanked by snow-capped mountains and studded with thick pine woods.[19] The optimum time to go to Baisaran is determined on the type of experience you wish to have. From January through March is the best time to visit if you want to experience the snow. Visit there during April and June to appreciate the foliage and lovely weather.
Yes, travelling to Kashmir is absolutely safe. However, don’t be shocked by the abundance of military checkpoints, tanks on the side of the road, military trucks and heavy armed soldiers roaming down the streets.
to enjoy complete beauty, at least 2 nights
Summer in Kashmir is quite different than that of the rest of the country. It is marked by pleasant and comfortable weather. It begins in June and ends in August. with temperature ranging from 8 to 22 degree , moderate warm clothes will be good enough.
The winter season in Kashmir begins from December to February. The temperature in Pahalgam would be around -1 to 10 degree, You can't explore much during snow fall at Pahalgam, Gulmarg is always best place during snow fall for adventures snow games.
The Kashmir Valley has entered into autumn season, which usually falls during September-November. The leaves of trees turn golden and reddish. The word in Kashmiri language for autumn is 'harud' Tourists and locals during their visit to a garden laden with Chinar trees. Temperature at Pahalgam goes as low as -1 in November and high as 16 degree in September.
Spring is the time when flowers start blooming, during April /May those white flowers can be seen all the way rom Srinagar to Pahalgam, comfortable days with colder nights, one needs warmer clothes to withstand the weather.
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