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Pahalgam (Urdu pronunciation: [pɛhɛlɡɑːm]), known as Pahalgom (Kashmiri pronunciation: [pəhəlʲɡoːm]; lit. ' village of shepherds ' in Kashmiri ) [ 3 ] is a town and a notified area committee , near Anantnag city in the Anantnag district of the Indian -administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir .
Mamal Temple or Mamaleshwar Temple is a Hindu temple, located in Pahalgam town in Kashmir Valley. It is situated on the banks of Lidder River at an elevation of 2,200 metres (7,200 ft). According to legend, this is the temple where Ganesha was placed as door keeper by Parvati, not allowing anyone to enter the premises without her permission.
It covers 30 kilometres (19 mi) before reaching Pahalgam where it joins the major tributary of the East Lidder from Sheshnag Lake. It then runs westwards until it meets the Jehlum River at Mirgund Khanabal near Anantnag. It has crystal blue-coloured water and Pahalgam is situated in the center of Lidder Valley. [4]
Amarnath Temple is a Hindu shrine located in the Pahalgam tehsil of the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.It is a cave situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft), [1] about 168 km from Anantnag city, the district headquarters, 141 km (88 mi) from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, reached through either Sonamarg or Pahalgam.
The Lidder Valley or Liddar Valley [1] is a Himalayan sub-valley that forms the southeastern corner of Anantnag district in Indian-administered Kashmir. [2] The Lidder River flows down the valley. The entrance to the valley lies 7 km northeast from Anantnag town and 62 km southeast from Srinagar, the summer capital
Political map of the Kashmir region, showing the Pir Panjal Range and the Kashmir Valley or Vale of Kashmir Pahalgam Valley, Kashmir Nanga Parbat in Kashmir, the ninth-highest mountain on Earth, is the western anchor of the Himalayas. In 1820, the Sikh Empire, under Ranjit Singh, annexed Kashmir. [4]
The Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Aru Valley, Pahalgam near Anantnag city in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies 46 km from Anantnag city, the district headquarter. It is on the periphery of the two villages of Overa and Aru.
Pahalgam, while technically in South Kashmir, is frequently included in the region’s travel circuit, known for attractions like Betaab Valley, Aru Valley, and Baisaran Hills. North Kashmir's combination of natural beauty, adventure opportunities, and cultural significance makes it a popular destination for travelers.