Overview
In local parlance, the name Sonmarg translates into golden meadow. And, true to its name, Sonmarg radiates brilliant golden yellow colors in the fall. Among things to do in Sonmarg in October, the photographers can get the best chromatic shots of the autumn hues surrounded by the high Himalayas in the fall season. With expansive green valleys and dense forests, Sonmarg in Kashmir is a hotspot for trekkers all around the globe. The place has great hiking trails to explore and treks and hikes are one of the most popular things to do in Sonmarg in the summer. Sonmarg offers numerous trekking locales such as Amarnath Peak, Machoi Peak, Sirbal Peak, Thajiwas glacier, and Kolahoi Peak for exploration. The Indus River offers grade 4 rapids for rafting in Sonmarg. Whether seasoned rafters or amateurs, anyone can indulge in white water rafting in Sonmarg. Sonmarg transforms itself into a hotbed of snow activities such as skiing, ice-skating on frozen glaciers, and sledging.