Pahalgam
Hill Station
Pahalgam
Pahalgam is a scenic town situated in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, located at an altitude of about 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) in the Lidder Valley within the Kashmir Valley. It lies on the banks of the Lidder River and serves as a popular hill station and tourist destination, known for its natural beauty with evergreen forests, snow-capped mountains, and river landscapes.
The town is the base for the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage and offers trekking opportunities to nearby places like Aru Valley and Baisaran Hills. Pahalgam features a temperate climate with mild summers and cold, snowy winters. The town is accessible via road from major cities such as Srinagar and Jammu and is administered as part of the Pahalgam tehsil within the district.
It has modest infrastructure supporting tourism, including accommodations, eateries, and local markets selling traditional woolen handicrafts. With a population of around 9,000 people as per the 2011 census, the majority of residents follow Islam, with a significant Hindu minority. Pahalgam blends spiritual significance, natural beauty, and growing tourism development, making it a key attraction in the region.
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