Pahalgam- one of the famous hill stations of India, situated at a distance of 45 kms from the district headquarters Anantnag.

It is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river.

Set at an altitude of 2,130 mts above sea level, amidst the great Himalayan range, Pahalgam is also considered one of the best health resorts in the country and one of the favorite shooting place for Bollywood movies.

Far from the hustle and bustle of cities, Pahalgam abounds with snow-covered mountains, glistening glaciers, gushing silvery streams of ice water and thick pine and deodar forests. Pahalgam is a trekker’s paradise, besides, it offers excellent opportunity for skiing, mountaineering and camping.

Pahalgam is a base for the religious trek of Hindus to Amarnath Cave Amarnath Cave- “The abode of Lord Shiva”. This is The Cave which was chosen by Bhole Shankar for narrating the secrets of immortality and creation of Universe  to Maa Parvati ji.Inside the Cave there is a ice stalagmite  resembling Shiva Lingam. The […]