Activity
Things to do in Sonamarg
11 sights, walks and activities, 6 of them free.
- Things to do
- 11
- Free
- 6
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Ideal stay
- 3 nights
Things to do in Sonamarg

Pony to Thajiwas glacier (return)
₹800–₹1,000 per person3 hours
A walk or pony ride up a side valley to the Thajiwas glacier, with snowfields and waterfalls at its head.
Representative photo · Photo by Rubaitul Azad on Pexels

Sindh river rafting
₹800–₹1,000 per personAbout 1 hour · Season Oct–Jun
Representative photo · Photo by Ajeesh Vijay on Pexels
Walk to Thajiwas glacier
Free3–4 hours
Photo: Original: Ganesh Mohan T Derivative work: UnpetitproleX · CC BY 4.0
Baltal valley
Free2 hours
A wide valley at the foot of the Zoji La pass, used as a base camp for the Amarnath yatra.
Photo: aditya20 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Kullan riverside stop
Free1 hour
Naranag temple ruins
FreeHalf day
Photo: Original: Basavaraj K. KorkarDerivative work: UnpetitproleX · CC BY-SA 4.0
Snow sledge ride
Price on request1 hour · Season Dec–Mar
Representative photo · Gannu03 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Trout fishing on the Sindh
Price on requestHalf day · Season Apr–Sep
Representative photo · Biswarup Bhattacharjee · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guided trek in Sonamarg
Price on request
Good to know
- Sonamarg is the start of the Kashmir Great Lakes trek (Shitkadi) in July–September; that needs 7 days.
- Prepaid SIMs from other states often fail in J&K; network is weak beyond town.
- Permits: No permit for Indians; Zojila/Zero Point is controlled by traffic police and local taxi unions.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Sonamarg?
Pony to Thajiwas glacier (return); Sindh river rafting; Walk to Thajiwas glacier; Sindh riverbank below the market; Baltal valley; Nilagrad river.
What can you do for free in Sonamarg?
Walk to Thajiwas glacier; Sindh riverbank below the market; Baltal valley; Nilagrad river; Kullan riverside stop; Naranag temple ruins.
Can you do adventure activities in Sonamarg?
Yes: Sindh river rafting (₹800–₹1,000); Guided trek in Sonamarg (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Sonamarg?
May–Oct. Avoid Dec–Mar.
How many days do you need in Sonamarg?
3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.