Driving on Srinagar-Leh Highway along with the Sind River, two and a half hour drive from Srinagar takes you to Sonamarg, another beauty beyond words
Then there is Thajiwas Glacier lays one hour walk ahead of Sonamarg through pine forest. Thajiwas Glacier is famous attraction at Sonamarg. The Srinagar-Sonamarg-Thajiwas day trek will give you a glimpse of beauty of Srinagar and opportunity to explore through the meadows of Sonamarg. This day trek will be a rest from stressful life in the lap of nature and will prove to be a lasting experience in your memory.
Kashmir is in the northern most state of the Indian Sub-Continent falling in the surrounding area of the Karakoram and north-western Himalayan ranges is a state with complete beauty. With every passing inch over the land, the place leaves you amazed even more than you were before. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Kashmir is a gem situated in India.
Holding the place of Kashmir’s heart ever since, its capital, Srinagar is another treasure with splendid beauty. Located on the banks of the River Jhelum, Srinagar never fails to charm the tourists with its altering scenes. The still young Mughal gardens, Lakes with breath-taking views, the very famous dream home, ‘Shikara’, unexploited rare view of wildlife, gardens presenting the varying colours of nature, globally famous handicrafts and textiles with the sparkle of beautiful surroundings is what the city has to offer. Every one thing sets in perfect harmony with every other thing casting a dreamlike setting.
Kashmiri Local Guide : Local Trek leaders are a reason to trek with Alpine Kashmir Trek, Acquaintance of a guide/helper.
Trekking poles and mats will be given to the trekkers.
Two-way transport of SUV cars will be provided for a convenient drive. Horses to carry backpacks.
Packed lunch and Mineral water, Juice cans will be served ( vegetarian and non-vegetarian).
As you will arrive at Srinagar, our tour guides will be there to welcome you and will drive you to Sonamarg through Ganderbal. You’ll halt for a while at the Sind River bank at Wayil in order to take a look at the beauty of the place before arriving at Sonamarg.
After reaching your destination, that is, Sonamarg, you’ll begin the two hour trek through pine forest and meadows to reach the head of the Glacier. While trekking to the meadow take a glance at the beautifully lined pine trees. Also, don’t forget to enjoy the scenic and beautiful sight of the down valley. After having a delighting lunch at the Glacier, amidst snow peaked picturesque mountains, you’ll take a walk around to practice snow sliding and to explore the lifestyle of shepherds and their little huts.
As you end with uncovering the beauty of Glacier and exploring the lifestyle around, you will trek down Thajiwas and take our car which will drive you back to Srinagar. The day tour to Sonamarg and Thajiwas Glacier will end with the drop to Srinagar from where you will head to your next destination.
Group Size | Expedition Starts | Duration | Discounts |
1 To 8 | Mid April | 1 Day | Above 4 Members |