Zoji La & Baltal
4.5
SonmargHalf day
PassScenicHeritage
About
Zoji La is the 3,528-metre pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway. A drive to zero point Sonmarg at the pass is spectacular, with waterfalls and snow walls. Baltal, a meadow 15 km beyond Sonmarg, serves as the shorter route to the Amarnath cave. Even if not crossing to Ladakh, the drive is one of the best things to do in Sonmarg.
Highlights
What makes this place special
01
Zoji La Summit
The pass top at 3,528 m separates green Kashmir from arid Ladakh—a single bend changes the landscape entirely, a highlight beyond Sonmarg.
02
Baltal Meadow
A broad grassy camp used for the Amarnath yatra offers dramatic peak views and is a quiet stop outside the main season.
Things to Know
Tips for your visit
- •Convoy system operates on Zoji La — check timings
- •Pass closed in heavy snow or landslide
- •Border Roads Organisation maintains the road
- •Carry warm layers — often freezing even in summer
- •Combine with a visit to Baltal meadow
