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.

What makes this place special

The pass top at 3,528 m separates green Kashmir from arid Ladakh—a single bend changes the landscape entirely, a highlight beyond Sonmarg.

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A broad grassy camp used for the Amarnath yatra offers dramatic peak views and is a quiet stop outside the main season.