This Picturesque valley is situated towards north east of Kashmir Valley 96 Kms from Srinagar city at a height of about 2400mtrs. from the sea level. It is a heavenly blend of Green Forest Mountains and Glacier water River Lidder. With water rafting and trout fishing facilities, visit to this place is a must for every tourist. This place is an angler's delight and even an amateur can catch a rainbow trout from the rushing streams. The large brown bear is a natural inhabitant of the thick Pine and Cedar forests. One can either pay a day visit or even stay for the night. All type of Hotel accommodation is available here apart from well maintained Tourist Cottages of the state Tourism Development Corporation. From Pahalgam you can also visit Chandanwari, Betab valley and Aru by car or Local Pahalgam Taxi. For the adventurous tourist trek to Kolahoi Glacier/ Peak is possible via Aru. Camping equipment, ponies and skiing equipment is readily available. Pahalgam is base camp for the pilgrims of the Holy Amarnath Yatra