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Sonamarg tour packages: A glacial stream in a high mountain valley, Kashmir

Sonamarg Tour Packages

Meadow of gold

Quick answer: Sonamarg is Kashmir's glacier valley, about 80 km (2.5–3 hours) from Srinagar. It's an easy day trip, and the highlight is a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier.

Why visit Sonamarg?

On the road to Ladakh, Sonamarg is surrounded by glaciers and snow-capped peaks.

In summer its meadows glow gold in the evening light, which is where the name 'meadow of gold' comes from.

How far is Sonamarg from Srinagar?

Srinagar to Sonamarg is about 80 km, roughly a 2.5 to 3-hour drive.

The Srinagar Sonmarg road (NH1) follows the Sindh River almost the whole way and is one of the prettiest drives in Kashmir.

Can you visit Gulmarg and Sonamarg on the same day?

It's not a good idea. They're in opposite directions from Srinagar, about 135 km apart.

Our itineraries visit each on its own day from your Srinagar hotel, so you actually get time to enjoy both.

What are the top sights in Sonamarg?

These are the places our guests enjoy most in Sonamarg:

Thajiwas Glacier

A short pony ride from the main meadow to the snowline.

Zoji La

The high pass to Ladakh, often snowbound well into summer.

Vishansar & Kishansar

Twin alpine lakes on the Great Lakes trek.

Baltal

The base camp for the northern Amarnath route.

What are the best things to do in Sonamarg?

  • Pony ride to Thajiwas
  • Snow activities at Zero Point via Zoji La
  • Camping by the river
  • Start the Great Lakes trek

When is the best time to visit Sonamarg?

May – October.

Read our best time to visit Kashmir guide for a month-by-month breakdown.

How far is Sonamarg from other places in Kashmir?

FromToDistance (approx.)Drive time (approx.)
SrinagarGulmarg50 km1.5 – 2 hrs
SrinagarSonamarg80 km2.5 – 3 hrs
SrinagarPahalgam95 km2.5 – 3 hrs
SrinagarDoodhpathri42 km1.5 hrs
GulmargPahalgam140 km4 – 4.5 hrs
GulmargSonamarg135 km4 hrs
SonamargPahalgam170 km5 hrs
JammuSrinagar250 km6 – 8 hrs
KatraSrinagar240 km6 – 7 hrs (train: about 3 hrs)

Sonamarg FAQs

Is Sonamarg open in winter?

The road is often affected by heavy snow in winter. Check conditions before planning a December–March visit; summer and autumn are the reliable seasons.

We currently have 23 Kashmir packages that include Sonamarg; you'll find them below. Not sure which one is right for you? Ask our Kashmir team and we'll suggest the best fit.

Official information: J&K Department of Tourism

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