Ideal Duration: 3-4 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Best Time: 15th May - 15th July
Nearest Airport: Srinagar
Nearest Railway Station: Udhampur
Located at a distance of 15 km from Sonmarg, Baltal valley a beautiful site with snow-capped mountains and scenic views which offers you plenty of activities and adventurous things to do here.
This place provides camps for trekkers heading toward Amarnath, tourists can trek, hire ponies, helicopter services are also available to the holy Caves of Amarnath. For the hikers, the 14 km distance from Baltal to Amarnath takes about 4 hours on a winding steep trail.
The green valley and lovely climate is a great attraction for trekkers. Although its best to check the weather conditions before planning a trip here. This place serves a pleasant day in summers and chilly nights in winter.
If you are looking forward to the Amarnath yatra, summer season will be perfect for it. Baltal Valley can be easily reached from Sonmarg and Pahalgam. You can simply trek here or book a taxi.
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