equipment,
ponies and skiing equipment is readily available. Kolahoi is a popular
destinantion via Aru a charming meadow. Pahalgam is base camp for the
pilgrims of Amarnath. Pahalgam is in Anantnag District and is about 96 Kms from Srinagar. The nearest Airport is in Badgam Distt. This Airport is connected with major cities of India.The nearest Rail Head is at Jammu and from there National Highway NH1A connects the Kashmir valley with India. The road to Pahalgam takes from Khannabal or alternatively from Bijbehara villages from this National Highway. Every sort of transportto suit every budget from Buses to Taxisply on this Highway.
It
takes around 10 to 12 hours to cross this mountaineous road which crosses
some beautiful spots andthe famous Jawahar Tunnel linking Kashmir Valley
with India. Bus service is available from Srinagar and Anantnag which
leave at fixed time from the Bus stands.Taxis and other sort of transport
can be hired from Srinagar at pre-fixed rates.Assistance isavailable at
Tourist Reception Centre Srinagar.On Road to Pahalgam one comes across the beautiful Lidder Valley with important spots of Mattan and Aishmuqam.












