Pony riding is one of the oldest ways to move through Kashmir’s high meadows, and it’s still the only practical way to reach several of the valley’s best-known viewpoints. Baisaran above Pahalgam, Khilanmarg above Gulmarg, and the Thajiwas Glacier above Sonamarg all sit at altitudes or on terrain that vehicles simply cannot reach — a pony, led by a local pony walla, is the standard way in. Panda Tours and Travels is a Srinagar-based local tour operator. Registration No.: JKEA00006046. GST No.: 01BDCPA2043R1ZY. Call or WhatsApp: +91 7006982655. Pony Ride in Kashmir at a Glance A pony ride in Kashmir […]
River Rafting in Kashmir: Prices, Routes, Best Time And Booking Guide
River rafting in Kashmir is centred on two rivers: the Lidder River in Pahalgam and the Sindh River in Sonamarg, both glacier-fed and rafted mainly between April and September. Pahalgam offers shorter, gentler stretches suited to first-timers, while Sonamarg’s Sindh River carries stronger, colder currents through a narrower gorge. Rafting here is charged per person for a specific point-to-point stretch rather than by kilometre — a current tourism trade rate list for Pahalgam puts a base stretch at ₹750 per person, while Sonamarg rafting is commonly quoted around ₹1,500 per person on longer or faster stretches. Exact pricing, distance and […]


