The Golden Meadow is situated at an altitude of 2740 meters and is a gateway to Ladakh. The sun rays falling on the snow-capped mountains reflected a golden sparkle, giving the hill station its name.
It has brilliant forests of sycamore and alpine flowers, silver birch, fir and pine. Sonamarg is a place of enthralling beauty. Three lakes viz Kishensar, Vishensar and Gangabal can be viewed from Nichnai pass. Also, this place houses the Thajwas glacier. Sonamarg serves as a base for undertaking the holy yatra of the Amaranth cave. The yatra is organized every year from June-August. In Sonamarg, you will get to try many adventurous sports as well. Some of these are:
1. Trekking to Thajwas glacier, Pahalgam, etc
2. Sledging at frozen glaciers
3. Angling (license required)
4. Long walks in the jungle
5. Alpine skiing
6. White Water rafting.
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