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Sonmarg & Thajiwas Glacier
Himalayan Atlas & Expedition Guide

Sonmarg & Thajiwas Glacier

Turquoise alpine lakes, flower-strewn valleys, and dramatic Himalayan passes

Sonmarg & Thajiwas Glacier
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Sonmarg & Thajiwas Glacier

Overview

Sonmarg ('Meadow of Gold') is framed by soaring glaciers and the Sindh River. A short 3 km hike leads to the foot of Thajiwas Glacier, an iconic gateway to Ladakh and Amarnath.
Field Notes & Experience

Lush green fir forests running directly into massive hanging glacial ice fields.

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