Pahalgam: The Valley of Shepherds | TravelBliss

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Pahalgam known as Pahalgom 'village of shepherds' in Kashmiri According to Hindu traditions, Pahalgam was originally called Bail Gaon (बैल गाँव) meaning (village of bull (nandi)), in other words, where Shiva left his bull before entering Amarnath Cave

Pahalgam: The Valley of Shepherds

Places to Visit in Pahalgam:

Betaab Valley: The valley also serves as a base camp for trekkers and is a good place to start a further exploration of the mountains. Betaab Valley gained prominence after the Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh starrer film, Betaab, was shot here in 1983. Thus, the valley was named after the hit film.
Aru Valley: The Aru valley is noted for its scenic meadows. It is popular among the tourists for its natural environment and scenery. The village is a base camp for trekkers to the Kolahoi Glacier, the Tarsar-Marsar lakes and the Katrinag valley.
Chandanwari: The Aru valley is noted for its scenic meadows. It is popular among the tourists for its natural environment and scenery. The village is a base camp for trekkers to the Kolahoi Glacier, the Tarsar-Marsar lakes and the Katrinag valley.
Baisaran Valley: One of the most popular and most visited places of Pahalgam sightseeing , Baisaran Kashmir is popular for its fresh heavenly look and its yet unexplored winter snow. The valley is surrounded by mountain peaks and flowers.
Tulian Lake: The Tulian Lake Trek near Pahalgam, is renowned for its heavenly beauty, boasting the astonishing Himalayan range, snow-capped mountains, vast meadows, lush green forests, high-altitude alpine lakes, and a unique cultural heritage that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Shiri Amarnath Ji Cave: The Amarnath Cave has special significance . This is The Cave which was chosen by Bhole Shankar for narrating the secretsof immortality and creation of Universe to Maa Parvati ji .

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