THAJIWAS GLACIER

Thajiwas glacier is located 3 km from Sonmarg, and is called the “Jewel of Kashmir” with its frozen lake, snow-covered mountains, fir and pine trees, alpine meadows, gushing waterfalls, and small streams. A favorite destination for trek lovers, it is also known for activities like sledding, and pony riding, all of which can be experience with our well-curated Kashmir packages. The ideal time to visit this stunning place is between April and October.

Trek lovers take note! Thajiwas glacier situated just 3 Km from Sonmarg is one of the most striking and thrilling places you will witness. A treasure trove of Jammu and Kashmir, this glacier only gets exciting with activities like hiking, sledding, and pony rides.

Unsure if a camera could do justice to the sheer magic of this place, its frozen lake, mountains covered in a thicket of snow, its fir and pine trees, and alpine meadows are inexplicably stunning. Thajiwas glacier is also surrounded by waterfalls that can be reached via a hike. The beauty of this glacier is only enhanced by small streams that embed the place.

Tourists can also camp near the glacier besides spending a leisurely evening creating a snowman or indulging in a snowball fight. The best time to visit the glacier is between April and October when it is blessed with an ideal climate. Thajiwas Glacier is one of the most popular destinations in Sonmarg and the ideal way to cover this wonderland is by trekking to the top. Rightly called the “Jewel of Kashmir” , the spot is one of the best winter places to visit in Sonmarg.

Highlights

• Thajiwas Glacier is located 3 km from Sonmarg and is known for its mystic views and its risky trek.
• The destination is Jammu and Kashmir's treasure with its magnificent frozen lake, mountains covered in a thicket of snow, its fir and pine trees, and alpine meadows.
• The destination is replete with activities like hiking, and pony rides.
• Tourists must exercise caution as they trek through the glacier and watch out for rough icy edges or unstable ice. However, tourists can camp inside small caves that are present at the glacier, as you trek your way to the top.
• Thajiwas is also blessed with a waterfall that tourists will pass along the trek as well as small streams that embed the place.
• Due to its climate, the best time to visit the glacier is between April and October
• The place is also immensely popular for the activity of sledding.