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Sonamarg had historical significance as a gateway on the ancient Silk Road, connecting Kashmir with Tibet. [5] [6] Today, the hill station is a popular tourist destination amongst fishers and hikers, and following the Kargil War with neighbouring Pakistan in 1999, serves as a strategically important point for the Indian Army.
The Krishansar Lake is situated 115 km. northeast from Srinagar and 35 km from Shitkadi Sonamarg.It can be accessed from Srinagar or Srinagar Airport [6] 80 km by road NH 1D up to village Shitkadi from which ponies can be hired to cover an alpine trek of 35 km to reach the Krishansar Lake, which takes a complete day of trekking passing Nichnai Pass of 4100 meters above sea level.
The lake is an attraction for the trekkers in the Kashmir Valley. It is fed by the Krishansar Lake and glaciers . The Vishansar Lake is the source of Kishanganga River , [ 5 ] which flows northwards up to Badoab, and then westwards through Gurais , along the Line of Control .
Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, Kashmir in winter transforms into a wonderland. AP PHOTOS: In idyllic Kashmir's 'Great Winter,' cold adds charm but life is challenging for locals Skip to ...
The Z-Morh tunnel will be a two-lane bi-directional road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonmarg starting at 69.5 km stone and ending at 81.3 km stone on NH 1.; The tunnel itself is 6.5 km long and the length of the approach roads between the tunnel portals and NH 1 will be 6.05 km for both ends.
The lake freezes in the month of November to April and is mostly covered by snow during these months, the floating ice bergs are seen even in summer. It is surrounded by alpine meadows full of various kinds of wild alpine flowers, therefore the lake is also called as the valley of flowers. [7] The lake is mainly fed by melting of glaciers.
Sind Valley at Domail Baltal Sind River at Sonamarg Sind Valley at Gatribal. The Sind Valley is situated within the jurisdiction of Kangan tehsil, of Ganderbal district.It is bordered by the Kashmir Valley in the west, Zojila in the east, Gurez Valley of the Kishanganga River in the north and the Lidder Valley in the south. [5]
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