Pahalgam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pahalgam
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Hill station
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View of valley near Pahalgam town
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 Pahalgam
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Pahalgam
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Elevation | 2,740 m (8,990 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,922 |
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| • Official | Urdu |
| • Local | Kashmiri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
192126
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Pahalgam is a tourist town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district of the Indian state 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 is the headquarters of one of the five tehsils of Anantnag district. Pahalgam is associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari, located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Pahalgam is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the months of July–August.
Geography
Pahalgam is located at 34°01′N 75°11′E / 34.01°N 75.19°E. Pahalgam holds a central position in the Lidder Valley. It has an average elevation of 2,740 metres (8,990 ft).
Images for kids
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View of Pahalgam Golf Course.
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A view of Pahalgam valley
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Pine trees in the snow in Pahalgam
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Meadows in Pahalgam
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Lidder River
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Route to Amarnath Temple
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View of valley near Pahalgam town
See also
In Spanish: Pahalgam para niños
