Sonamarg known as meadow of gold in Kashmiri, is a hill station located in the Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Sonamarg had historical significance as a gateway on the ancient Silk Road, connecting Kashmir with Tibet. Today, the hill station is a popular tourist destination amongst fishers and hikers, and following the Kargil War with neighbouring Pakistan in 1999, serves as a strategically important point for the Indian Army.The hill station is situated in the Kashmir Valley, at an altitude of 2,730 metres (8,960 ft) Combined with the alpine meadows that bloom in the summer as well as rivers and lakes stocked with fish, Sonamarg is a notable tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir.
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