3 Best Mountain Valleys in Pahalgam
Here, we have listed the top three mountain valleys in Pahalgam. These are the best places to visit by people of all ages.
1. Beta Valley
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It is a beautiful valley in Pahalgam, which got its name after shooting of the Bollywood film Beta. Since then, many tourists have come to this place during the peak season. Earlier this valley was known to the tourists as the Hagoon Valley. They are like a silent valley, where you can find no place with modernization. Exotic greenery is seen in this valley. After this the streams of the river Lidder flow through the streams of this valley. You can also see the Lidder River while trekking to reach the Betab Valley of Pahalgam. Its hiking and trekking routes are with moderate difficulties.
Nevertheless, once you reach this valley, you will feel that you are in heaven. You can breathe fresh air, hear the sound of water currents, and see the valley of the mountain as well as the lush green forest. Between the valley, there are lush green meadows to walk along streams of water here and there. You can see many hangul, and musk deer in this valley. One can see them while walking on foot in this valley. It is the best place to camp and stare at night. Adventure seekers can try their trail route in the summer season. Nevertheless, you will remain in the lap of Mother Nature during your life in this captivating mountain valley.
How to reach: Beta Valley
The Betab Valley is just 15 kilometers from Pahalgam. You can reach the road via scenic hill drive.
Entry Fee: Nil
Time: Open to tourists 24 hours from April to October. From November to March this valley is open from 06:00 am to 06:00 pm.
suggestion: Take a good pair of hiking and trekking shoes and stick. You should bring warm clothes or woolen clothes. Bring adequate energy food and bottled drinking water.
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2. Lidder Valley
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It is a 40 km mountain valley due to the river Lidder. You can see this river flowing in the middle of this valley. Its water is from the nearby glacier. One can hear the flow of water sound in this entire valley. You can go trout fishing all over the valley. Its 4 km width allows tourists to hike this valley with mild difficulties. During summer, you can see this valley by horse riding.
It will take at least 3 days to see this valley in full. Riverside camping is permitted in the summer season. You can see the musk deer near the mountain meadows. You can go from this valley to the famous Dachigam National Park. You can see the snowy Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. They are high mountain ranges of the Himalayas. It is one of the best hill valleys for honeymoon couples and nature lovers to visit. During the winter, this valley will be white, as it will be covered with snow. You can also see the frozen river.
How to reach: Lidder Valley
The Lidder Valley is 24 km from Pahalgam. There is a very good mountain road to reach in an hour.
entrance fees: Zero
Time: 06:00 AM to 06:00 AM
suggestion: Take a good pair of hiking and trekking shoes and stick. You should bring warm clothes or woolen clothes. Bring adequate energy food and bottled drinking water.
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3. Apple Valley
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It is a valley of apple fields. Thus, it got its name as Apple Valley in Pahalgam. It is one of the best places to eat fresh apples, hike an apple orchard and stay at Mountain View Resorts. You can find many apple plantation workers doing their regular jobs such as plucking apples, sorting apples by size and sending them to warehouses. The place experiences cold weather throughout the year. Nevertheless, you can also travel during the winter season. You can see red apples hanging among the apple trees covered with white apples.
Hiking is the only way to see the orchid beauty of the Apple Valley on the Himalayas found in the Pahalgam tehsils. A day trip is necessary to see and explore this exotic valley. Romantic people can spend their leisure time staying here in the resorts for a week. In addition to apple orchards, dicotyledonous herbs are found on the slopes of this garden valley. It is the best place to take pictures of wild orchids present on the Himalayas. The apple orchard found here is a private property. Nevertheless they allow tourists without any entry fee. Sometimes, they give apples to tourists for free. Nevertheless, you can buy them by paying the price, if you want to take them home and distribute them in the name of Apple Valley Tour.
How to reach: Apple Valley
The apple valley is 40 km from Pahalgam. You can reach here by road via private taxis.
entrance fees: Zero
Time: 06:00 AM to 06:00 AM
suggestion: Carry warm clothes, hiking shoes, photo camera, jerkins, enough food and water.
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So are you ready for a quick getaway to these valleys in Pahalgam while visiting Kashmir? These valleys are located at some of the best locations and provide visitors with a surreal view. From the famous Betab Valley to the Lidder Valley, these valleys are in addition to the bucket list, while you are planning a vacation in Kashmir. Disclaimer: TravelTriangle claims that there is no credit for the images displayed on our blog site unless otherwise noted. All visual content is copyrighted to its respected owners. Whenever possible we try to link back to the original sources. If you hold the rights to any of the pictures, and do not want them to appear on TravelTriangle, please contact us and they will be removed immediately. We believe in providing proper momentum to the original author, artist or photographer. People also read:Frequently asked questions about the valleys in Pahalgam
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