Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Sonmarg



A Rendezvous With the Hill Resort

Among many virgin terrains of India, Sonmarg holds a special prominence. On your way from Srinagar in Kashmir to Leh, you will come to the last stop of Kashmir district. This is Sonmarg, the “Golden Meadow” situated at a height of 2740 m. Your rive through Sindhu Valley will fill you with extraordinary experience of fun. This place of ravishing beauty at the backdrop of Sindh river meandering through, attracts many travelers.


The Lakes, the Beautiful Gorges, traces of Temples in East Wangat are sure to lure you. Attractions are many, you need to visit one of the remarkable destinations in Jammu and Kashmir. This beautiful hill station will bless you with peace, harmony and relaxation. Your fatigue will come to an end at the sight of the picturesque surroundings. The landscapes, the meadows are simply awesome to behold and capture in a picture. Do not blame anyone if the place turns you a poet, a romantic, a painter, a photographer or an adventurer. True ! The place has magical prowess to transform you.


Behold the Beauty of Attractions


If you are still not convinced then here are few more reasons to assure you the excitement of the place - bountiful nature, adventure thrill, lovely excursions, exciting journey and glacier mountains. Yes! Isnt it a real pleasure. You will love to see the meadows carpeted with beautiful flowers. The fragrance of the flowers envelops the whole ambiance. You should also see three lakes named Vishansar, Kishansar (popular for Trout fishing) and Gangabal. Zojila Pass will lead you to Ladakh Pleatau. And what to say about Thajwas, the glacier mountains. They are simply majestic. Sonmarg is also worth visiting for the Meadows, Mountains, Alpine Flowers, Pine and Fir Forests. Nilagrad, close to Sonmarg, is a meeting point of a mountain river with the Indus . The reddish water of this river is believed to have curative powers.


Quench Your Adventurous Spirit


Hey Adventurers! Now this one is just for you. A wide variety of adventures will quench your thirst of adventure and your spirits will be set high. Let yourself loose in the heart throbbing adventure sports. Trek through the high Altitude Lakes of Krishansar and Vishansar or Sonamrg to Pahalgam. If snow and ice has been your choice then enjoy Sledging on frozen glaciers and Alpine Skiing at high altitudes. Enjoy Fishing and Angling in the lakes. But do obtain a license before that. River Sindh offers the thrilling White Water River Rafting. The long walks through the jungles can be also very exciting where you can some natural bounties.


Swati




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