Pahalgam

Location:	Anantnag District, 96 km from Srinagar.
How to Reach:	The nearest Airport is in Badgam District. There is a bus stand at Batmallo from where you can get all sorts of transport to Srinagar.
Best Time to Visit:	The best time to visit Pahalgam is during the summers, between mid-April and mid-November. It can also be visited in July-August during the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath.
Attractions:	Golf, fishing/angling, pony rides, trekking (to Lidderwat, Kolohoi glacier and Sonmarg), camping, sledging, and skiing.
Accommodation:	Hotels and Huts.

Pahalgam

The Pahalgam valley is situated at the confluence of the Seshnag Lake and the Lidder River. Pahalgam is basically a cluster of eight villages. The word Pahalgam literally means, the Valley of Shepherds. Tours to Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amarnath yatra. The region is extremely popular among tourists for its outdoor activities like fishing, horse riding, golf and trekking.

Sightseeing

Chandanwari (16km: 2,923m)

It is famous for its snow bridge.

Baisaran (5 km: 2,438m)

Pine forests dot this meadow which presents a picturesque view of the snow-clad mountains. The snow covered Tulian lake at an altitude of 3353 m is 11kms from Baisaran.

Sheshnag Lake (27 km: 3,658m)

The waters of this greenish blue lake are covered with ice till June.

Panchtarni (40 km)

It is the confluence of five streams and gives Panchtarni its name. A good camping site.

Amarnath Cave

Pahalgam is Base Camp of Amarnathji yatra which stands at 3952 mtrs, 46.7 km from Pahalgam. The Holy Cave is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. The ice lingam formed by water droplets, symblises Lord Shiva.