If there was to be just one word to describe Pahalgam, it had to be MESMERIZING…for that is what Pahalgam does to a person; it mesmerizes and captivates one with it’s sheer beauty…
Right from the time one leaves srinagar and reaches the vicinity of pahalgam, the gradual lowering of the temperature and a certain nip and freshness in tha air is immediately felt…a sure sign of the things to come…as one approaches nearer, the gentle stream of the lidder river is seen runnning parallel to the road…The gentle stream gradually increases to a turbulent flow by the time one reaches the outskirts of pahalgam and here’s where the true beauty unfolds…
Try and imagine the turbulent flow of the lidder river surrounded by the snow-clad mountains on all sides and passing thro’ the lush-green valley of Pahalgam…and maybe you have some idea of the sheer beauty of pahalgam…
There are numerous parks in Pahalgam namely the poshwan park, club park, deer park, lidder amusemnt park, lavender park and also pre-designated picnic spots but for me, pahalgam appeared as one big picnic spot, …every turn, every corner would offer a different scenery and a different perspective of the lidder river and the surrounding mountain ranges.
For sight-seeing around pahalgam, one can go to betaab valley(hajan… a beautiful valley), aru valley( a very picturesque picnic spot) and chandanwadi by car…Baisaran and kashmir valley can be done by pony or foot( amoderate trek is involved but highly recommended) as also tuliyan lake…
All in all, Pahalgam is an absolute sight to behold and its captivating and mesmerizing beauty is a feast for the senses and not to be missed.
