Dense cedar forests, enchanting River Lidder, majestic glaciers, pleasant cool winds and snow clad peaks – all these form the perfect combination required for the best of relaxing holidays. This is Pahalgam, the most beautiful and unspoiled hill resort in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Also known as the shepherd’s village, Pahalgam also lets you the wonderful opportunity to see large herds of sheep and goats grazing over the vast landscapes on the hills. If this is not enough for you, Pahalgam is the right place to try out the best of adventure sports or to visit the holy cave shrine of Amarnath.

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Located at an altitude of about 2130 meters, Pahalgam is situated at the confluence of the two streams flowing from the Lidder River and Sheshnag Lake. The beautiful hill resort lies at a diatance of 95 km from Srinagar and serves as the gateway to the abode of the lord Shiva. This is the starting point and the base camp for the devotees willing to visit the holy cave of Amarnath. Chandanwari is the last motorable halt and rest of the journey to Amarnath cave is to be taken on foot. The journey is organized in the months of Sawan (July to August) every year.

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