PAHALGAM
- The Valley of Shepherds.
Horse Riding
Ponies
can be hired directly or through the Tourist Office.
Tariff boards are displayed at all important locations.
Golf
Pahalgam
Club has a 9-hole golf course, which can be used by
tourists. Golf sets can be hired from the Tourist
Office.
Fishing
The
Lidder River has excellent fishing beats for brown
trout. The fishing season stretches from April to
September. Permits are issued, for a maximum of three
days at a time, on a first-come - first-served basis
and are charged on a per day per rod basis. Fishing
equipment can be hired in Srinagar. Live baits and
spinning are not allowed. For permits contact the
Directorate of Fisheries, Tourist Reception Centre,
Srinagar.
Trekking
The
environs of Pahalgam offer exciting trekking opportunities,
the best known being: Pahalgam - Chandanwari- Sheshnag-
Panchtarni- Amarnath Cave Temple- Sonamarg.
OTHER FACILITIES
CLUBS
Pahalgam
Club, managed by J&K TDC has a restaurant, conference
room, billiards and library. Temporary membership
is available with the management.
SHOPPING
Pahalgam,
originally a shepherds' village, is naturally known
for products made of wool. Gabbas and Namdas can be
purchased from local shops.
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