PAHALGAM is also known as ‘The Valley of Shepherds’. It is situated among the confluence of the streams flowing from Shesh Naag Lake and the Lidder river. At an altitude of 2,130m and about 95-km from Srinagar, Pahalgam is probably the most popular hill resort in the Kashmir valley. It is situated at the junction of the Aru and Sheshnag Rivers and surrounded by soaring fir-covered mountains with bare snow-capped peaks rising behind them.

History Of Pahalgam

The origin of Pahalgam is obscure. Mughal rulers ruled this region in the medieval period. Later it was part of the Kingdom of Kashmir ruled by local Hindu rulers. This princely state remained independent even during the British period and later on merged into independent India.

Festival Celebration In Pahalgam

Pahalgam is the starting point of the annual Amarnath yatra (holy journey) to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath, which is said to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Every year in the month of July/August, thousands of pilgrims descend on Pahalgam on their way to the holy cave

Cusine In Pahalgam

Most of the hotels in Pahalgam have their inhouse restaurants where one can order variety of continental and Indian food. There are good number of restaurants in the main market where the tourist can get the fast food as well as the Mughlai delicacies. During Amarnath yatra pure vegetarian food is provided at most of the restaurants and hotels. A road drive of about 2½ hours from Srinagar takes you to Pahalgam.