Thajiwas Glacier
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SonmargHalf day
GlacierNatureAdventure
About
Thajiwas is a small, accessible glacier 3 kilometres uphill from Sonmarg village. Ponies ferry visitors to the snow line, where meltwater streams rush down from ice cliffs. Visiting it is one of the main things to do in Sonmarg. The glacier is year-round snow at 3,000 metres and the easiest in Sonmarg, Kashmir to reach without trekking.
Highlights
What makes this place special
01
Glacier Snow Field
A year-round patch of glacier ice and snow makes this the easiest way to experience a Himalayan glacier near Sonmarg.
02
Meltwater Streams
Icy streams rush from beneath the glacier tongue, forming small cascades you can cross on stone bridges.
Things to Know
Tips for your visit
- •Pony ride costs ₹1,500-2,000 round trip
- •Wear sturdy shoes — paths are rocky and wet
- •Warm clothes essential even in summer
- •Snow sledding available at the glacier
- •Combine with a walk along the Sindh
