28-607: Kolahoi Peak (locally called 'Gashe-braed' meaning Illuminated Cat) is a mountain with peak elevation of 5,425 metres (17,799 ft) located in Lidder Valley , Jammu and Kashmir. Kolahoi Peak is easily accessible through Aru Pahalgam. The mountain is the highest mountain in Kashmir Division . Kolahoi Peak is part of the Great Himalayan range, and is located 16 km south of Kashmir. Accessible through
56-526: A base camp, the town attracts 70% of visitors to the valley. This flood of tourists overwhelms some of the local infrastructure, especially waste management in the town. The name Pahalgam is derived from two Kashmiri words; Puheyl (shepherd) and goam (village) over the time became Puheylgoam or Pahalgam. The place acts as a gateway to many meadows and pastures and traditional Bakharwal communities settle there from spring season to pre-winter, herding their cattle. According to Hindu traditions, Pahalgam
84-547: A temperate climate with long and cold winter and short and mild summer. Religion in Pahalgam Town (2011) As of 2011 India census , Pahalgam had a population of 5922. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. The average literacy rate is 35%, lower than the Indian national average of 59.5% with male literacy at 49% and female literacy at 17%. About 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Pahalgam
112-582: Is a town and a notified area committee , near Anantnag city in the Anantnag district of the Indian -administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir . It is a popular tourist destination and hill station . Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Anantnag on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,200 m). Pahalgam
140-509: Is a matter of great concern for Kashmir Valley . Many expeditions have failed here. Lidder Valley The Lidder Valley or Liddar Valley is a Himalayan sub-valley that forms the southeastern corner of Anantnag district in Indian-administered Kashmir . The Lidder River flows down the valley. The entrance to the valley lies 7 km northeast from Anantnag town and 62 km southeast from Srinagar ,
168-524: Is a valley located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Pahalgam. The valley got its name from a Bollywood movie Betaab that was shot here. Baisaran Valley, barely 5 kilometres from Pahalgam in Kashmir's Anantnag district, is a popular tourist attraction that has been dubbed "mini-Switzerland" due to its scenic splendour. It's a verdant meadow on a mountaintop flanked by snowcapped mountains and studded with thick pine woods. The optimum time to go to Baisaran
196-622: Is administered by the Pahalgam Development Authority, headed by a Chief Executive Officer who functions as the administrator of local town area committee. The town has 3,510 rooms with 7,020 beds for tourists. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Pahalgam. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft). Kolohoi Glacier, situated up the Lidder Valley, just below Kolhoi Peak
224-404: Is approximately 100km from Srinagar at about 2,400 meters above sea level; its picturesque setting makes it known for its unique features. The course has several natural water hazards, including a stream that runs through the system's middle. It also offers stunning views of the nearby Lidder River and the surrounding mountains. Locals refer to the golf course as the 'plateau'. During the insurgency,
252-588: Is believed to impart the secret of immortality (Amrit Vachan) to Parvati in Pahalgam. Before entering Amarnath cave Shiv left nandi in Pahalgam, moon in Chandanwari, snakes in Sheshnag Lake , Ganesha on Mahaguna Parbat, five elements at Panchtarni . Mahaguna Parbat is lies at Nagaparbhat. Annual tourist flow to the town produces much more waste than locals, overwhelming the local solid waste management system, and leading to dumping of waste throughout
280-426: Is currently a hanging glacier. It is accessible from Pahalgam via Aru and is known to have extended for at least 35 kilometres (22 mi). According to the mountaineers from Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, in 2008, the glacier receded by half since 1985 and it is not safe to study because it is hollow and has 200-foot-deep (61 m) crevices. Also known as Hagoon or Hagan Valley , locally. Betaab Valley
308-402: Is determined on the type of experience you wish to have. From January through March is the best time to visit if you want to experience the snow. Visit there during April and June to appreciate the foliage and lovely weather. Pahalgam is one of the most important site for Hindus. Amarnath cave situated at 3,888 m (12,756 ft) is an important Hindu shrine located in Pahalgam. Lord Shiva
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#1732801218252336-729: Is reported to be 73.26 m per year. Furthermore, the rate of recession of snout is found to be 16.41 m per year from 1857 to 2015. The shirking of glacier area is linked to reduction in snow depth which in turn is affected by the increase in black carbon concentration, temperature and reduction in precipitation. Reanalysis data show that there is decrease of about 1.08 ± 0.65 cm per decade in snow depth over Kolahoi glacier during 1979 to 2013. There are decadal increasing trends of about 76 nanogram/m (statistically significant) and 0.39 °C (insignificant) in black carbon concentration and temperature, respectively, over Kolahoi. A decreasing trend of about 2.9 mm/month per decade in precipitation over
364-419: Is the headquarters of one of the eleven tehsils of Anantnag district. Pahalgam is associated with the annual pilgrimage to the shrine Amarnath Yatra . Chandanwari, located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Pahalgam. The town is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the months of July–August, receiving hundreds of thousands of tourists. Because of its religious significance and role as
392-607: The Jhelum River near Khanaba. Kolahoi Glacier is among the victims of global warming , and has shrunk in area from 13.57 km in 1963 to 10.69 km in 2005 or a loss of 2.88 km in three decades. In 1974 the glacier was about 5 km long and is known to have extended for at least 35 km during the Pleistocene . A detailed analysis by Rafiq and Mishra reported that the glacier has shrunk from 35 to 09.88 Sq Km. The rate of recession measured from 1922 to 2015
420-808: The Pir Panjal Range , on the north by the Sind Valley and on the northeast by the Zaskar Range . The Lidder drainage basin has an area of 1134 km . It is formed by the flow of the Lidder River which flows within a Y-shaped valley, upstream of Pahagam the river diverges into the East Lidder and the West Lidder. The East Lidder of which reaches eastwards from Pahalgam up past Chandanwari and flows from east to west starting in
448-532: The Kolahoi Glacier is a pyramid-shaped peak with ice falls and ice fields at its bottom. The rock formation of the peak is extraordinary stable with aretes and ridges. Kolahoi Peak was first climbed by a British medical team headed by Dr Ernest Neve in 1912. The easiest route to climb Kolahoi Peak is its southern face via the Aru village near Pahalgam, from which a 21 km high altitude alpine trek leads to
476-557: The Lidder Valley are Mandlan, Laripora, Phraslun, Ashmuqam and Seer Hamdan. The Lidder Valley formed over millions of years as the Lidder River cut into the Himalayan Mountains. Today, the river continues to deposit sheets of sand in the lower areas of Anantnag. Gradual erosive processes have washed away bordering forests and created deep gorges at many places. The Lidder Valley has many glacier-fed streams, and
504-578: The area of Sheshnag Lake and the Shisram Glacier. The West Lidder originates from the Kolhoi Glacier and runs through green coniferous forests through many alpine meadows. The Lidder Valley provides fresh water supply to other districts and irrigation for agriculture. The Lidder River flows through the entire valley passing several natural landmarks and tourist spots, including Aru , Pahalgam , Betab Valley, and Akad. The main towns in
532-537: The glacier of the peak. On 7 September 2018, a team of mountaineers while descending after successful summit were hit by rockfall debris, which killed two of them. The first ever Kolahoi Greater traverse was completed successfully on 11 to 13 September of 2023 led by Inayat Ullah Bhat with Raja Waseem and Laway Mudasir. They traversed a total of 6.21 miles from the Southern glacier to the Northern glacier reaching
560-422: The military occupied portions of the plateau, leaving it out of bounds for tourists. The best time to enjoy golfing in Pahalgam is between May and October. During these months, the weather in Pahalgam is pleasant, and the golf course is in prime condition. The temperature during the day ranges from 15°C to 25°C, making it perfect for outdoor activities such as golfing. During the summer, the days are longer, and
588-635: The pathway of Aru Pahalgam, this mountain stands tall as the crowned jewel of the Kashmir Division. Kolahoi Peak proudly claims its title as the highest peak in the Great Himalayan range. From the icy embrace of Kolahoi's glacier emerges the lifeblood of the region, the Lidder River Pahalgam. Meandering southward, this tributary is a vital source for both drinking and irrigation in south Kashmir. Kolahoi Peak rises from
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#1732801218252616-478: The study area is also reported. It is reported that there is decrease of about 71 ± 24% in snow depth for each degree increase in temperature over Kolahoi. Reduction in snow depth as a result of increase in black carbon concentration, temperature and reduction in precipitation might have resulted in the shrinking of the Kolahoi glacier. According to another report, Kolahoi is a hanging glacier and hollowed inside. It
644-425: The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a 40-km-long gorge valley with an average width of 3 km. The Lidder Valley is situated within the jurisdiction of Pahalgam tehsil , of Anantnag district . It is bordered by Kashmir Valley to the west, and Sind Valley to the north, and covers a length of 40 km. It has a maximum width of 5 km. The Lidder basin is surrounded on the south and southeast by
672-401: The summit of Neve-Mason couloir of Kolahoi peak. Kolahoi glacier lies at an average elevation of 4,700 metres (15,400 ft). The origin of the glacier is below the cirques on the north flank of Kolahoi Peak. It is the main source of Lidder River , whose water serves the population of Anantnag district , where it is mainly used for drinking and agricultural purposes. It finally drains into
700-438: The town. 74% of the total municipal waste comes from the tourism sector. This waste issue increase waterborne disease downstream and other health issues, as well as polluting the local landscape. Pahalgam has a scenic 18-hole golf course; where championships are organized by the state government and private hotels in summer. The course closes in winter due to snow. Pahalgam Golf Course, also known as Ladder Valley Golf Course,
728-688: The tributaries of the Lidder River are home to different types of trout . The valley is the natural habitat of the Himalayan black bear . The Himalayan brown bear , musk deer , snow leopard and hangul have also been spotted in the Aru and Lidderwat areas, which are close to Dachigam National Park . Pahalgam Pahalgam ( Urdu pronunciation: [pɛhɛlɡɑːm] ), known as Pahalgom ( Kashmiri pronunciation: [pəhəlʲɡoːm] ; lit. ' village of shepherds ' in Kashmiri )
756-415: The weather is warmer, making it an ideal time for golfers to enjoy a round of golf. The course is usually less crowded during the weekdays, and golfers can enjoy a peaceful and serene golfing experience. However, it is recommended to avoid the monsoon season, which runs from July to September, as the course can become waterlogged and muddy, making it difficult to play. Additionally, during the winter months,
784-413: Was originally called Bail Gaon (बैल गाँव) meaning (village of bull ( nandi )), in other words, where Shiva left his bull before entering Amarnath Cave . Pahalgam is located at 34°01′N 75°11′E / 34.01°N 75.19°E / 34.01; 75.19 . Pahalgam holds a central position in the Lidder Valley . It has an average elevation of 2,740 metres (8,990 ft). Pahalgam has
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