Pahalgam.

: Lying at the confluence of streams arising from the Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam has a number of attractions to touch the hearts of travellers and visitors. The beautiful town has today emerged as one of the premier hill resorts in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is perched at an elevation of 2240 m, surrounded by steep verdant hills.

One can feast one's eyes on enticements like wooded mountains, sparkling streams and breathtaking glaciers. Pahalgam also serves as the base for a number of trekking trails. There are fabulous options of hiring a pony which is the best means of exploring the natural riches that the town stands for. Apart from these attractions, one can also indulge in a number of adventure activities. There is a lot to keep you sportive and busy all day long. Trekking, fishing and horse riding a few to begin with.

Tourist Attractions: Aru, Mamaleshwara, Awantipura-Mattan -Eshumukam Cave, Tulian Lake, Lidder River, Lidder Valley and Baisaran
Best Buys: Woollen products, Gabbas and Namdas
Best Activity: Trekking, fishing and angling, golf and horse riding.
Nearest Tourist Destinations: Srinagar (95-km), Avantipur (29-km), Sangam (35-km), Anantnag (56-km), Mattan (61 km) and Martand (64 km)
When to Visit: Summer (May to September); Winter (November to February)

Major Tourist Attractions in Pahalgam
Mamaleshwara
Moving one kilometer downstream from Pahalgam, one arrives at a place called Mamaleshwara. There is a small Shiva Temple on the opposite side of the Lidder river. The temple has a history dating back to the 12th century when king Jayasima ruled the region.

Tulian Lake
The Tulian Lake lies at a distance of 11 km from Baisaran. The lake, lying at an elevation of 3,353 m, is beautifully surrounded by snow-laden peaks. The place offers splendid sights to the astonishment of one and all.

Martand
The ancient temple of Martand invites a huge number of visitors from far and near. Resting on the lofty plateau, it gives a fantastic view of the Matan village.

Mattan
Mattan is known far and wide for being an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. Just a few kilometers from Anantnag, it lies on the Pahalgam road and attracts hordes of devotees from all across the country.

Getting There
Air: Srinagar (95 km) is the closest airport from Pahalgam. The airport operates regular flights connecting to almost all the major cities of the country.
Rail: The closest rail head lies at Jammu. There are regular train services from here reaching the key destinations of India.
Road: Pahalgam is well connected by road to Srinagar. It takes 2½ hours to reach Srinagar from Pahalgam. There are buses and taxis available from Pahalgam to Srinagar.