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Sonmarg, Also called as Sonamarg is a Hill Station in Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Sonamarg as in word is a combination of two words “Sona” which mean gold and “marg” which means path. Thats also why Sonmarg also called as Meadow of Gold. This is because of the fact that when the peaks of mountains which are surrounded to Sonmarg appears to be golden when the sun rays during sunset hits them, which intern looks very beautiful, hence makes it a Meadow of Gold.
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Sonmarg is arround 75 kilometers away from Srinagar City. Sonmarg is situated on the Srinagar-Leh highway and to keep in mind this highway is closed in winter, due to landslides and unfavorable driving conditions. Srinagar to Leh highway remains operational from arround April to November. Always have proper information about the highway availability beforehand or making a trip plan to make your journey comfortable and hassle free.
Sonmarg apart from being a small town, It still has lot to offer , you will get hotels with beautiful views to stay in, Hopefully you wont find any difficulties or problems in the accommodation. You will get neat and clean rooms with water heating facilities for cold seasons. Sonmarg is a beautiful place with running water making it a must visit destination in Kashmir
You can visit Sonmarg from any tourist destination in Kashmir, You will reach here from Ganderbal, by which you will cross a beautiful wayil bridge which is a newly constructed bridge with truss and arch bridge elements, Which makes this brige a beautiful place to click pictures. You will also find eating points near the bridge which will serve you with Aaloo Paratha and Chai (tea). On the way to Sonmarg you can also see a waterfall and the Kangan town.
