Pahalgam

Pahalgam sits where two rivers meet, surrounded by fir forest and grazing meadows. It is the gentlest base in Kashmir for families and the starting point for several classic treks.

Best time

March to November

Altitude

2,130 metres

Getting there

About 2 hours 30 minutes from Srinagar

What to do in Pahalgam

• Betaab Valley and Chandanwari
• Aru Valley meadows
• Riverside walks along the Lidder
• Trout fishing with a permit
• Cricket bat workshops on the approach road