– Region: Jammu & Kashmir — Sonmarg area (Sonamarg, 2,730m — glacier resort)

 – Elevation: 2730

 – GPS Coordinates: 34.302° N, 75.294° E

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — 80km Srinagar (2.5hr) via NH1 

 – Opening Season: May–Oct (CLOSED Nov–Apr — snow)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 200  – Showers: Yes — hot water

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped – Meals & food: Full range: Kashmiri wazwan, hotels, dhabas

– Mobile Signal: Yes — BSNL/Jio – Payment Methods: Cash INR — ₹1,500–5,000/night hotel; camping ₹500–800

 – Short Description: Sonamarg = ‘Meadow of Gold’. Base for Thajiwas Glacier (day trip). Access to Vishansar/Krishansar lakes (2-day trek). Gangabal Trek. Srinagar–Leh highway passes here. SECURITY: always check current J&K advisories.