Sonamarg.

This is another beautiful countryside of Kashmir... the Sindh Valley. It has on its backdrop snowy mountains against a Cerulean Sky. The river Sindh meanders along here and is abound with trout and Mahseer fishes.

Thajnwas, a beautiful glacier is a Major Attraction during summer months.

For trekking from Sonamarg you can go to several mountains, lake Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar & Gangbal. One trek leads  to Amarnath Cave and its the starting point for Leh and Kargil.

The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg (‘The meadow of gold’) has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and Mahaseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer months.

Sonamarg is situated at a distance of 84 kms from Srinagar, on the Srinagar-Ladakh Road. J&K SRTC operates regular buses as well as sightseeing buses during the season. The route passes through the picturesque town of Ganderbal (21 kms), Kangan (40 kms) and Gund of the Sindh Valley, before reaching the resort. Spectacular views of the Harmukh range dominate the horizon all along the route.