Sonamarg, the “meadow of gold” at 2,800 m on the Sindh river, is the last town before the Zoji La on the road to Ladakh and the base for the Thajiwas glacier, Zero Point and the Baltal route to Amarnath.
| Altitude | 2,800 m |
|---|---|
| From Srinagar | 85 km / 2.5 hrs |
| Best time | April – October |
| Ideal stay | Day trip or 1 night |
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar | 85 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Zoji La | 15 km | 1 hr |
| Kargil | 125 km | 4 hrs |
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
| Place | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Thajiwas Glacierpony / union vehicle at fixed rates | Free | Free |
| Zero Point (union taxi)Sonamarg union taxi beyond Zoji La | Union rate | Union rate |
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Sonamarg – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
🚗 Pickup: Srinagar airport / hotel
🌇 Drop: Srinagar airport / hotel
🏨 Night stay: Sonamarg × 1 · Srinagar × 1
🚗 Pickup: Srinagar airport / hotel
🌇 Drop: Srinagar airport / hotel
🏨 Night stay: Srinagar × 1 · Sonamarg × 2
🚗 Pickup: Jammu airport / railway station
🌇 Drop: Jammu airport / railway station
🏨 Night stay: Srinagar × 1 · Sonamarg × 1 · Srinagar × 1
🚗 Pickup: Srinagar airport / hotel
🌇 Drop: Srinagar airport / hotel
🏨 Night stay: Pahalgam × 1 · Sheshnag Camp × 1 · Panjtarni Camp × 1 · Sonamarg × 1
🚗 Pickup: Jammu airport / railway station
🌇 Drop: Jammu airport / railway station
🏨 Night stay: Srinagar × 1 · Sonamarg × 2 · Srinagar × 1
Book a private cab with Travel Himalayas – fixed rates, experienced hill drivers, toll and parking included.
Usually from May to October, subject to snow on Zoji La.
April – June: snow at Thajiwas. July – September: meadows, Amarnath season. November – March: heavy snow – road may close.
By road – Srinagar – Kangan – Sonamarg, 85 km.
Our Sonamarg packages start from about ₹14,800 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.