Kashmir – A Summer Retreat

Sonamarg gives rise to the three sisters(Kashmir). In its vicinity lies the great Himalayan glaciers of Kashmir Valley namely kolhoi Glacier and Machoi Glacier with some peaks of above 5000 meters. Sirbal Peak, Kolhoi Peak, Amarnath Peak and Machoi Peak. Sonamarg an alpine valley is situated at the bank of Nallah Sindh, 87 km north-east from Srinagar, it is a popular tourist destination, nestled with in the imposing Himalayan peaks. It lies at an altitude of 28oo meters above sea level. Sonamarg, which means 'meadow of gold' has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. In late April when Sonamarg is open for road transport, the visitors can have access to snow which is furnished all over.