5 lesser known facts about Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam
Image Source : SocialAncient shepherd origins: The name Pahalgam means "village of shepherds", and the area was originally inhabited by nomadic herders known as Gujjars and Bakarwals.
Image Source : SocialBetaab valley got its name from Bollywood: The picturesque Betaab Valley near Pahalgam was named after the 1983 Bollywood film Betaab, which was shot there.
Image Source : SocialA gateway to the Amarnath Yatra: Pahalgam serves as a base camp for one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages, the Amarnath Yatra, attracting thousands of devotees each year.
Image Source : SocialMini Switzerland of India: Aru Valley near Pahalgam is often referred to as a "mini Switzerland" due to its rolling meadows and alpine beauty, but it's still a peaceful, less-crowded gem.
Image Source : SocialGlacially carved valleys: Pahalgam's dramatic landscape, including Lidder Valley, was carved out by glaciers during the Ice Age, giving it its iconic U-shape and lush surroundings.
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