Tourist Attractions

Welcome to Hotel Himalaya Discover Resort Pahalgam is located in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. As lifetime residents of the Kashmir region, the team of HHDRP is highly specialized in creating tailor made package tours and other tours.Hotel Himalaya Discover Resorts Pahalgam is registered with the Deptt of Tourism Kashmir and is a life time Member of various associations and organizations of Kashmir. Whether you are looking for leisure, adventure, eco-tourism, or ethnic interface - DiscoverTravels is ready to show you the best of Kashmir, which will be different from what conventional India travel can bring to you! Daily we celebrate the infinite parade of exotic beauty which glorifies this region and we are here to proudly present it to you. A diverse complement of options allows anything you can imagine. Upon your arrival all your transportation and itinerary can be planned for your ease in navigating this region. Also we can help plan and inform trekking, skiing & rafting ideas for a forever fascinating adventure. Or let us select the perfect houseboat for a magical holiday on Dal Lake. Everything is possible in this high altitude Heaven on Earth. We are eager to speak with you about the rich culture and heritage of Kashmir.

Visit Pahalgam
Pahalgam is situated at an altitude of 2,133 metres amidst lofty deodars, fir, pine, junipers and many other conifers. The place gets lively during the tourist months of the summer, as well as during the weeks before the Amarnath Yatra, as the base for a big annual pilgrimage to a cave of an ‘ice-lingam’. The is something about the pure and re-vitalizing air of Pahalgam. Perhaps dense pine and cedar forests make it oxygen rich. Limited accessibility combined with limited telecom connectivity make it an ideal getaway from the grind of daily life and professional stress.,
Pahalgam Valley is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is on altitude of about 2,130 metres above sea level. Pahalgam Valley is 95 kms from Srinagar summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Pahalgam Valley and the region around were under the"Shahmiri Dynasty"Mughals"in the medieval times later Pahalgam Valley come under the Kingdom of Kashmir and was ruled by the Hindu rulers before independence of India. It is the scenic beauty of Pahalgam Valley that attracts tourists to this beautiful hill resort the River Lidder flows near Pahalgam Valley and there are many scenic spots around the"Pahalgam Valley"that can be visited like.Aishmuqam Shrine,Sarbal Shrine,Dabyan,Kashmir Valley,Baisaran,Tulyan,Chorce,Kanimul,Bradiangan,Zampathri,Pahalgam Valley,Kashmir Valley,Aru Valley,Betab Valley,Chandanwari Valley,Waterfall,Shikargah,Gorishanker Temple,Mamlashwar Temple,International Golf Course,Amusement Park,Dear Park,Levander Park,Kolhaie Park,Poshwan Park,Culb Park,Nehru Park,Fragrance Park,Island Park,Picnic Park,Batkoot Park, Yaner Rafting Spot,Dratidar,Lidderwat,Satlanj,Kolhai Glacier,Tarsar.Marsar,Pisu Top,Zoji Pal, Nagakoti,Sheshnag,Wawbal,M G Top,Poshpatri,Panchtarni,Holy Cave,Chorce Lake,Tulyan Lake,Sonsar Lake,Sheshnag Lake,Asthanmarg Panchal Lake, Katrinag Lake, Harbagwani Lake,Tarsar Lake,Marsar Lake,Munwarsar Lake,etc Pahalgam Valley is an ideal destination for trekking,and hiking exploring the scenic beauty on the horseback is an exciting experience in Pahalgam Valley, The snow capped peaks in the backdrop offer wonderful views. Adventure Trekking and Hiking are the two adventure sportsx that you can enjoy when in Pahalgam Valley. The trekking trails lead to some of the exotic locations as you pass through virgin pine forests and mountain streams. The River Lidder offers a wonderful opportunity for fishing,one can sit for hours and enjoy fishing. The nearest air port to Pahalgam is Srinagar Kashmir,which is about 95 kms from Pahalgam Valley. The nearest railway station is Jammu. Pahalgam Valley is well connected by road to other parts of state.

Betaab Valley is the place where they shot the famous scenes from movie Betaab.Beetab Valley is 5 kms from Pahalgam is a lush meadow surrounded by hills and covered with dense vegetation. This region looks very similar to European resorts and is a good campsite.Enroute to Amarnath, there is a valley known as BETAAB VALLEY. It has got its name from a Hindi Indian hit movie “BETAAB”. The film was picturised in this beautiful valley. Located at an altitude of 2530 meters above the sea level, this picturesque valley has all that which can attract you to its beauty. This place can’t differentiated from heaven as it is calm, quite, diverse from rest of the polluted world. The eye catching sapphire like waters, the green fields, the meadows (The “Deodar trees”) add to the charming beauty of this heavenly valley. Horse riding, AAB JUNG (A Kashmiri word meaning “playing with waters”) and enjoying the beauty will surely be a delightful way to enjoy.

Chandanwari is situated 16-km from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra, which takes place every year in the month of Sawan (Rain). It is famous for snow sledging on a snow bridge.The town is at the junction of the Aru and Sheshnag Rivers and surrounded by soaring, fir-covered mountains with bare, snow-capped peaks rising behind them. The Aru flows down from the Kolahoi glacier beyond Lidderwat while the Sheshnag from glaciers along the great Himalayas.Taxi cabs can be hired from Pahalgam for a roundtrip. The trip takes about four-five hours on a semi-road that has the Lidder river meandering on the one side, and lofty, snow-capped mountains on the other. Some people prefer to do a day hike to Chandanwari. At Chandanwari, the Sheeshnag river is captivating with its sheer force and clear waters. You can get an opportunity to do sledge riding and get up to some heights, upto the fifth point which is also a route that yatris take to reach the Amarnath Cave. "Snow fights" is what people generally indulge in here before they sledge back down. Many prefer to sip a cup of tea of snack at the near by dhabas. Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes

Tulian Lake: Pine forests dot this meadow which presents a picturesque view of the snow-clad mountains. The snow covered Tulian lake at an altitude of 3353 m is 11kms from Baisaran and 16Kkms from Pahalgam.The lake is mostly wrapped in ice surrounded by alluring peaks, which rise more than 300m above its shores. Tulian Lake set along a trek route can be reached by pony trek.
Baisaran is the most beautiful of these, it is the huge, undulating meadow, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. Hajan, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot for a picnic. It is 5 kms from Pahalgam, Baisaran is a lush meadow surrounded by hills and covered with dense vegetation. This region looks very similar to European resorts and is a good campsite Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes. The route is picturesque with ample campsites. This village is the starting point for treks to the Kolahoi glacier.

Trout Fishing:

The Liddar River is popular among travelers interested in angling. Stretches of this river are suitable for trout 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. The Lidder river runs through the Pahalgam, in a rushing grey-green torrent, foam-alecked, breaking in curling waves against the boulders that lie in its path. Its sound is as eternal as the whisper of wind through pine and fir, its force primaeval in its untamed splendour.