Situated in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir Valley, Pahalgam is a beautiful hill station and a popular tourist attraction. With untouched and gorgeous natural beauty, Pahalgam is a feast to the eyes and senses. Submerged in lush greenery and alluring Himalayan ranges, Pahalgam is situated on the banks of the Liddar River and is popular for adventure activities like hiking, trekking, fishing.
The nearest airport to Pahalgam is the Srinagar Airport from where one can hire a taxi or cab to reach Pahalgam. While the nearest railway station to Pahalgam is the Udhampur railway station located almost 220 km away, tourists often prefer to travel to the better connected Jammu Tawi Railway Station. There are regular buses available from Jammu, Srinagar and Anantnag to Pahalgam.
March to November is the best time to visit Pahalgam to enjoy the outdoor adventure activities like trekking, sledging and skiing. The temperature during this time ranges between 01 and 12 degree Celsius. Summer months from April to June is the most crowded season in Pahalgam. The temperature during these months ranges between 11 and 25 degrees Celcius, making it perfect for sightseeing and quick picnics. Tourists undertaking the famous Amarnath Yatra, visit Pahalgam between July and August.
Pahalgam serves as the base of one of the most important pilgrimages in India - the Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari located 16.6 km. away from Pahalgam, is the actual base camp of the Amarnath. Pahalgam offers a lot of recreational outdoor activities among which the most popular is the adventurous trekking activities. One can embark on trekking journeys to Kolhoi Glaciers via a beautiful village named Aru. The local people also offer sledging on the frozen glaciers. The long stretches of rivers in Pahalgam are the perfect site for people who enjoy trout fishing.