Sonmarg

Sonmarg, or 'meadow of gold', sits at 2,800 metres in the Sind valley of Sonmarg, Kashmir, the last town before Zoji La pass. The valley floor has the Sindh river framed by snow peaks. A short ride leads to Thajiwas glacier, one of the main things to do in Sonmarg, where snow remains year-round. Beyond that, Sonmarg is the trailhead for the Kashmir Great Lakes trek. Summer is brief here—visiting Sonmarg in winter is impossible as the valley is closed by snow from November to April.