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| State | Jammu & Kashmir |
| City | Patnitop |
| Airports | Nearest Jammu |
| Distance from Amritsar | 118 Km |
| Railway Junctions | Nearest Jammu |
| Local Languages | Pahari , Hindi |
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Attractions - Resplendence All Around Most of the attractions are a few kilometers away from Pahalgam. They actually turn out to be good excursions from the town with most important being Chandanwari, which is the starting point of Amarnath yatra. Chandanwari Chandanwari is the place from where the famous Amarnath yatra starts. Situated around 16 km from Pahalgam, Chandanwari is around 30 km away from Amarnath Cave, the abode of Lord Shiva. The yatra is undertaken every year in the month of Sawan (rain) when a Shiva linga gets naturally formed inside the cave. The way to Chandanwari is the main highlight of the place. It is really a wonderful journey. The road is covered with pine trees on both sides and there is a stream as well in between. Mamaleshwara Mamaleshwara is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which was built in 12th century during the rule of King Jayasima, if not earlier. It is only a km away from Pahalgam. This stone temple witnesses a large number of locales coming to offer their prayers. Tulian Lake Situated at an altitude of 3353 m above sea level, Tulian Lake remains frozen for most of the year. The lake is surrounded by mountains from all four sides and reaching to this lake turns out to be great adventure. One can also hire ponies to come to Tulian Lake. Aru Situated at an altitude of 2408 m, Aru is a small area full of ravishing grasslands and a small self-sufficient village. This resplendent meadow also has Lidder River with icy cold water at one side.
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