A Kashmiri local's guide to Aru Valley

Start planning now! [Tripoto]( Daily dose of inspiration hand-picked for you [A Kashmiri Local's Guide To Exploring The Hidden Trails Of Aru And Lidderwat Valleys]( Pahalgam is one of the most beautiful places in Kashmir valley. Often referred to as "The valley of shepherds", Pahalgam is situated in South Kashmir at a distance of 100 Kms from Srinagar. Pahalgam is easily accessible from Srinagar by road. Those on a budget can either take a shared cab (mostly Tata Sumo, Tavera etc) to Khanabal from Srinagar which costs Rs 70 per person and then from Khanabal bus stand there are a number of local buses that ply to and fro Pahalgam everyday, the fare is around Rs. 50 per person. In case you want to take a cab all by yourself, you can take one from Srinagar which costs approximately Rs 2000 for one way and 2500 for return trip (same day). Spend a day here, trek to Betaab Valley or Baisaran if you're up for some adventure or you can go for a picnic by the riverside. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Tripoto is a Global Travel Community. Share and discover travel itineraries, maps and guides on [Tripoto](. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You may [opt-out]( of the mail list.