It is the delicate combinations of different natural elements that have given each pocket of Kashmir its immense natural beauty and has created a different nuance in every little pocket. Sonamarg (nullSonmarg) â âthe meadow of goldâ â also owes its immense natural heritage to these varied components that have been strung together to make an unforgettable landscape.
The river Sindh flows through the valley and its waters hold trout and mahaseer (nullriver carp). Above, the sky holds shades of blue that would be an inspiration to any artistâs palette. In between the river waters and the sky are acres of open meadows scattered with flowers, tall trees and snow clad mountains.
Once again, at Sonamarg, Kashmir proves that it has a beauty that can have only a rare parallel elsewhere in the world.
The drive to Sonamarg through the Sindh valley is through absolutely magnificent countryside. The road passes through the small towns of Ganderbal, Kangan and Gund. Fields and rice paddies and picture-perfect hamlets dot the first leg of the journey. Groves of walnut trees are also there. Towards the end, come the undulating alpine meadows, dark gorges and thick woods backed by the snows of the Harmukh range.
Sonamarg, at an altitude of some 3,000 meters above sea level lies on the Srinagar-Ladakh road and is eighty-seven kilometers from Srinagar. This is also the access point for Ladakh over the pass of Zoji-La and another access point for the sacred cave of Amarnath. Several trek routes lead out of Sonamarg. Sonamarg also hosts river rafting on the...
Read moreEnroute from Kargil to Srinagar we took a halt to see beautiful Sonmarg with a lunch halt at Snowland resort restaurant. Superb veg. Biryani with Kashmiri Dum aloo😋it was lip smacking. Then we were not allowed to resume our trip to Srinagar as there was curfew in Srinagar so no cars were allowed. This was a nightmare as all hotels were full. |We went to the Sindh Resorts and met the most amazing and helpful person I have ever met Mr. Bashir (GM) of the hotel. He arranged two rooms for us and with complimentary dinner and arranged transport as my Leh driver was scared to finish the journey. Thanks to him and his efficient staff. |This place is beautiful well located,with a scintillating view, good service and awesome people. |Can go on and on but would love to go...
Read moreAmidst the mountains and river flowing by this property is in the laps of the nature. We had booked 4 deluxe river facing rooms and we were awestruck with the spectacular view. The rooms are neat, well furnished with 24 hours hot water facility. The management was kind enough to accommodate us by early checkin as we had reached Sonmarg much before the regular checkin time. The restaurant manager was a very kind and humble person who managed to completely satisfy our tastebuds as per our requirements (even in the shortage of supply due to Srinagar curfew). There is a small lawn outside the rooms where a small tea table with chairs are kept to enjoy the beauty of the nature while relaxing in the resort. Must stay...
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