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DESTINATIONS » NORTH » JAMMU & KASHMIR » PAHALGAM
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 Pahalgam, a world famous hill station is 45 Kms. from the District Head Quarter at Anantnag and located on the banks of river Lidder at an altitude of 7200 ft. from sea level. Pahalgam is one among the five tehsils of Anantnag district and tehsil head quarters are located in the main town of Pahalgam. Once a great tourist puller and favourite place for shooting of Bollywood films is perhaps the best health resort in the country. Pahalgam also serves as base camp for the famous Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Pahalgam Valley presents glamorous look due to its pine forests, snow clad mountains, healthy climate and vast meadows and pastures. Pahalgam skirts Lidder river and torrential flow of water in Lidder river enriches the awesome beauty of the Valley. |
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Place To See |
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Undulating meadow of Baisaran,Hajan |
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Things to do |
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Horse Riding,Golf,Fishing,Trekking,Shopping |
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How to reach |
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By Air - Pahalgam is in Anantnag District and is about 96 Kms from Srinagar. The nearest Airport is in Badgam District. This Airport is connected with major cities of India. BY Rail - The nearest Rail Head is at Jammu (280 kms.) and from there National Highway NH1A connects the Kashmir valley with India. By Road - The road to Pahalgam takes from Khannabal or alternatively from Bijbehara towns from this National Highway. Every sort of transport suiting every budget from Buses to Taxis ply on this Highway. It Takes around 10 to 12 hours to cross this mountainous road which crosses some beautiful spots and the famous Jawahar Tunnel linking Kashmir Valley with rest of India. Important Road Distance : Srinagar -76 kms , Anantnag - 55 kms |
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Baisaran |
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Baisaran |
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Pahalgam |
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Jammu & Kashmir |
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Scenic Nature |
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Trekking |
 Baisaran is a beautiful meadow, perched at an altitude of 2,438 m above the sea level, in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir. It is only 5 kms from Pahalgam.
The pine forests and the snow-clad mountains stand like a wall around the valley. This grassy glen offers a panoramic view of Pahalgam town and Lidder Valley.
Tulian Lake, the snow covered lake, is about 11 km away. Baisaran Meadow can be reached by walk or by pony trek from Pahalgam.
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Pahalgam golf club |
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| Destination |
Pahalgam golf club |
| Location |
Pahalgam |
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Jammu & Kashmir |
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Health & Wellness |
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Play Golf |
 Pahalgam Golf Club has a nine hole golf course.Equipment may be hired from the tourist office.
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Aru |
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| Destination |
Aru |
| Location |
Pahalgam |
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Jammu & Kashmir |
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Meditation |
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Trekking |
 The little village of Aru is actually the first stage from Pahalgam on the trek to Lidderwat and the Kolahoi glacier. At Aru one will often find the Gujjars, living in their log huts with their flocks of sheep and goats.
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