Sonamarg is in Srinagar District on the Srinagar Leh Highway approx.
110 Kms from Srinagar.The nearst Airport is in Badgam Distt. This Airport is
connected with major cities of India.The nearest Rail Head is at Jammu and from
there National Highway NH1A connects the Kashmir valley with India.
Every sort of transport to suit every budget from Buses to Taxisply on this
Highway. It Takesaround 10 to 12 hours to cross this mountaineous road whichcrosses
some beautiful spots andthe famous Jawahar Tunnel linking Kashmir Valley with
India. Bus service is available from Srinagar which leave at fixed time from
the Srinagar Bus stand. Taxis and other sort of transport can be hired from
Srinagar at pre-fixed rates. Assistance isavailable at Tourist Reception Centre
Srinagar.
Sonamarg offers lots of recreational activities:
Sonamarg mainly offers trekking adventure.
Trekking can be undertaken to Thajiwas Glacier which is very beautiful.
Sledging at the frozen Glaciers is also offered by locals.
Angling ( a license is required)
You can take long walks in the jungles and explore rich lora and fauna.
Sonamarg is also the base camp to Amarnath Cave for the route of Bal Tal.
Alpine Skiing is also available at high altitudes.
A Popular trek from Sonamarg to Pahalgam can also be undertaken.
Prior arrangements can be had from JKTDC at Srinagar or various tour operators
in the valley.
Some probability of white water rafting is also available downstrean from sonamarg.