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The alluring beauty and breath-taking views of the Kashmir meadows have always been a major crowd puller in Kashmir tourism. The picturesque landscape views from the meadows of Kashmir will give you a magical and spectacular sight of the entire valley. Visiting these beautiful meadows is an absolute delight for any tourist. Let’s take a look at some of the best meadows of the Kashmir valley:

Gulmarg

Gulmarg is amongst one of the most prominent meadows of Kashmir, also widely called as the Meadows of Flowers. The place is visited every year by a large number of tourists from around the globe. Tourists can indulge in many enthralling activities during their visit here. While in summers the valley is flocked with day-trippers from tourists from across the world, the winter season sees ski and snowboard fanatics rushing to Gulmarg.

A visit to Gulmarg has to be included in your Kashmir tour packages, particularly for those who wish to capture the mesmerizing beauty of the valley through their eyes. Also, if you travel a few kilometres from Gulmarg you can visit the popular lopes of Khillamarg. The best part about Gulmarg is that you visit here anytime throughout the year.

Sonamarg

Sonmarg or the Meadow of Gold is a narrow meadow covered with alpine flowers. The meadow is home to a range of peaks like Kolhoi Peak, Amarnath Peak and Sirbal Peak whose sides gleam with glaciers that slide through them. Visiting Sonmarg is a complete bliss for nature lovers as one gets to enjoy a spectacular view of the forests of silver fir, sycamore and birch.

Yousmarg

Popularly acknowledged as The Meadows of Jesus, Yousmarg is an alpine valley which is entirely shielded with meadows of Pine and Fir. Being at an altitude of 2396 metres above the sea level, Yousmarg is another meadow that is extremely famous amongst tourists for the serene views it offers. A short trek from this meadow will lead you towards a frozen lake in the Sang-e-Safed valley.

Other activities that tourists can indulge into here are horse riding, skiing and fishing. Yousmarg is definitely a worthy alternative amongst the places to visit in Kashmir, particularly if you’re a hiker who’d rather spend time in the wilds than in gardens.

The meadows of Kashmir have a lot to offer to the tourists and one cannot get enough of the beauty of these places. A visit to these beautiful meadows will definitely be one of your best experiences to cherish.

FAQs

How can I reach these meadows in the Kashmir Valley?

Depending on your choices, you can reach there by rail, road, or air.

Are there any activities to do in these meadows?

In Kashmir meadows, you can engage in well-liked activities like hiking, fishing, camping, and skiing.