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Thajiwas Glacier

Sonamarg Jammu And Kashmir

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Label : Top Attraction

Tags : Mountain

Location : Forest Block, Jammu and Kashmir 191203

Timings : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Best Time to Visit : April to October, although there's snow throughout the year.

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Nov 11, 2024: Attention travelers! After a month of dry weather, Kashmir celebrated its first snowfall of the season, marking the beginning of winter in the region. Tourist hotspots Gulmarg and (Read More)Sonamarg are now blanketed in fresh snow, offering a pristine winter landscape perfect for your holiday experience. The higher reaches received a dusting of snow, while rain swept through the plains, leading to a significant drop in temperatures. If you’re heading to Srinagar or nearby areas, prepare for chilly weather and enjoy the picturesque beauty of Kashmir’s snowy winter charm.

Thajiwas Glacier, Sonamarg Overview

Thajiwas Glacier which lies at a distance of 3 km from Sonamarg in Kashmir is an exquisite beauty situated 3000 m above sea level covered in snow all through the year. The glacier is a perfect spot for trekking as well as camping. One gets to experience the beauty of the glacier by trekking all the way there from Sonamarg. There is also the option of hiring a pony to get to the glacier. It remains covered in snow throughout the year.

On the way to the glacier, the tourists get to witness the beauty of the silver shining frozen lake along with all the greenery around. There are also the Gujjar tribes who have their camps set up and earn their livelihood here. In addition to all this, alpine meadows are scattered all over in the Thajiwas Glacier along with numerous waterfalls. This makes the glacier one of the most famous and most visited tourist attractions of Sonamarg. The tourists get to ride the sledge during the summer season too.

Must Know Before You Visit Thajiwas Glacier

Note : 1. During the peak season, sledges and ponies are made available to the tourists. Beware of exploitation from ponywallahs. Rates can skyrocket during summers.
2. Since the surface of the glacier can be slippery, it is better to wear proper footwear to avoid getting hurt.
3. There are option to hire a tour guide, although it's not entirely necessary.

Thajiwas Glacier Highlights

1. Thajiwas Glacier Trek

Thajiwas Glacier Trek is a short one which starts from Sonamarg and ends at the Glacier. The trek takes you to a frozen lake, through pine and fir trees and lush green surroundings on the wa (Read More)y. There is a path from the Glacier leading all the way up to the Shakhdar Hill. During the summer season, one can come across local Gujjar tribes. The climb up to the Sindh River is what makes the Thajiwas Glacier much more exciting and enjoyable.
Trek Distance: 3 KMs