5N / 6DTrending
Family Holidays4 stops
Kashmir Paradise
The classic Kashmir circuit, paced for families and first-timers.
Easy8 good months
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Kashmir2,740 m
Sonamarg
The golden meadow, and the doorway to Ladakh
The overview
Why travellers come here
The last green valley before the mountains turn bare, and the trailhead for the Great Lakes trek. Thajiwas glacier is a short walk or pony ride from the road, and beyond the town the old highway climbs over Zoji La towards Drass and Kargil, which is why Sonamarg marks the psychological start of Ladakh.
Thajiwas Glacier
Great Lakes trek start
Zoji La gateway
Sindh river
River rafting
When to come
May–September · Zoji La closed in deep winter.
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Getting there
80 km from Srinagar, roughly two and a half hours along the Srinagar–Leh highway. It is the natural overnight stop before crossing into Ladakh.
Good to know
1 day (2 if trekking). 80 km from Srinagar, roughly two and a half hours along the Srinagar–Leh highway. It is the natural overnight stop before crossing into Ladakh. If you are short on time, we can compress this into a long day trip, but you will see less than half of it.
Reading before you go
3 itineraries
Trips that include Sonamarg
7N / 8DTrending
Adventure & Treks2 stops
Great Lakes Trek
Seven days across glacial lakes, meadows and passes above 4,000 m.
Challenging3 good months
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Jul · Aug · Sep
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13N / 14D
Best seller · Jun – Sep
Luxury & Grand Circuits7 stops
Kashmir → Ladakh Grand Circuit
Two worlds in one journey: Kashmir's valleys and Ladakh's high desert.
Moderate5 good months
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Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
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