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Pahalgam

Pahalgam

Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

Pahalgam

Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

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The valley of shepherds, along the Lidder river

The valley of shepherds, with meadows, pine forests and the clear Lidder river. Pahalgam is a base for gentle walks to Betaab Valley and Aru, and the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage in summer.

Ideal stay1–2 nightsOne night covers Betaab Valley and the river. A second lets you add Aru Valley or a longer walk.
Getting thereAbout 3 hours from Srinagar by roadSrinagar Airport is about 3 hours away. The road follows the Lidder river through Anantnag.
Time zoneGMT+5:30Same time as India

Getting around. The town is small. Ponies and taxis go to Betaab Valley and Aru, and local unions run fixed-rate point-to-point services. A car with a driver makes the rest easy.

Part ofJammu & KashmirSrinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and 1 more city

Things to do in Pahalgam

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Betaab ValleyScenicBetaab ValleyA gated, ticketed meadow-and-river valley 15 km from Pahalgam, named after the 1983 Hindi film shot there.2 hr₹100 (Indian adult) / ₹50 (child 6-12), free under 6; no separate foreigner rate is published; cash only at the gate

Packages that include Pahalgam

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Kashmir Quick Escape4 nightsKashmir Quick EscapeSrinagar · 2NGulmarg · 1NPahalgam · 1N4 Nights | 5 DaysFrom₹44,000 per personView package Classic Kashmir5 nightsClassic KashmirSrinagar · 3NGulmarg · 1NPahalgam · 1N5 Nights | 6 DaysFrom₹52,000 per personView package Kashmir Lakes & Valleys6 nightsKashmir Lakes & ValleysSrinagar · 3NGulmarg · 2NPahalgam · 1N6 Nights | 7 DaysFrom₹62,000 per personView package Kashmir & Jammu7 nightsKashmir & JammuJammu · 1NSrinagar · 3NGulmarg · 1NPahalgam · 2N7 Nights | 8 DaysFrom₹68,000 per personView package Kashmir Grand Valley8 nightsKashmir Grand ValleySrinagar · 3NGulmarg · 2NPahalgam · 2NSonamarg · 1N8 Nights | 9 DaysFrom₹78,000 per personView package Kashmir Complete Experience9 nightsKashmir Complete ExperienceSrinagar · 4NGulmarg · 2NPahalgam · 2NSonamarg · 1N9 Nights | 10 DaysFrom₹88,000 per personView package

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Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

April

High / Low15° / 4°CRainfall130 mm
Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages
SpringMarch–May

Almond and cherry blossoms bloom across the valley. Tulip Garden in Srinagar is the largest in Asia. Ideal for sightseeing.

SummerJune–AugustBest Time

Peak season. Warm days perfect for Sonamarg, Pahalgam, and shikara rides on Dal Lake.

AutumnSeptember–November

Chinar trees turn gold and crimson. Saffron fields bloom in October. Fewer crowds, stunning colours.

WinterDecember–FebruarySkiing

Gulmarg gets 4–5 m of snow — the best skiing in South Asia. Dal Lake occasionally freezes.

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