Pahalgam, a tiny village of Jammu & Kashmir, makes everyone fall in love with it due to its pristine rivers, imposing mountains and green valleys blanketed with pine forests. People visit here to experience the wealth of nature sprawling here. Lidder River and Sheshnag Lake add to the beauty of Pahalgam and make it a perfect place to spend some time in the lap of Mother Nature. The village also attracts many adventure lovers with availability of activities like trekking, trout fishing and white water rafting. Pahalgam even houses 9-hole golf course perched atop the valley at 7,800 feet.
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Major Attractions in Pahalgam:
Baisaran Hills
Known with the name of ‘Mini Switzerland’, Baisaran is a charming glade around 5 km from Pahalgam. It is blanketed with snow-topped crests on the mountain tops. People visit here to ditch the crowds and to experience the most beautiful forms of nature. You can enjoy a camp stay near the Tulian Lake and explore some off-beaten tracks of the Lidder Valley.
Betab valley
The beauty of Betaab valley has earned it place in many movies. Walk through lush meadows, enjoy sounds of gleaming river and explore snow-clad mountains here. It is a perfect place for solo souls seeking a picturesque spot to sit and read a book.
Mamal Temple
This is a 12th century Hindu temple sitting across the Lidder River. The temple brings streams of Lord Shiva’s devotees. It dates back to 400 AD and has numerous mythological tales associated with it. Travelers visit here to enjoy some time soaking in its spiritual and serene vibes.
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Avantipur Temple
The well-known Avantipur Temple was constructed by king Avantivarman who ruled here from AD 855-883. Today the temple is mostly in ruins but it still holds great worth among the devotees. Nature around the temple is unmatched and makes you visit here again and again.
Amarnath Cave
Pahalgam serves as the base camp for the yearly pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave in the months of July and August. Every year thousands of devotees take this pilgrimage to reach the abode of Lord Shiva, Amarnath cave. Here an ice lingam is worshipped as Lord Shiva.
Pahalgam Golf Course
Sitting at a height of about 2400m above sea level, this nine hole golf course is sported by Pahalgam. From here one can spot charming views of azure skies and snow-covered peaks. This is the favorite place of golf aficionados visiting Pahalgam.
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