Thajiwas Glacier, Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir – 191203

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Thajiwas Glacier which lies at a distance of 3 km from Sonamarg in Kashmir is an exquisite beauty situated 3000 m above sea level covered in snow all through the year. The glacier is a perfect spot for trekking as well as camping. One gets to experience the beauty of the glacier by trekking all the way there from Sonamarg. There is also the option of hiring a pony to get to the glacier. It remains covered in snow throughout the year.
On the way to the glacier, the tourists get to witness the beauty of the silver shining frozen lake along with all the greenery around. There are also the Gujjar tribes who have their camps set up and earn their livelihood here. In addition to all this, alpine meadows are scattered all over in the Thajiwas Glacier along with numerous waterfalls. This makes the glacier one of the most famous and most visited tourist attractions of Sonamarg. The tourists get to ride the sledge during the summer season too.

During the peak season, sledges and ponies are made available to the tourists. Beware of exploitation from ponywallahs. Rates can skyrocket during summers.
Since the surface of the glacier can be slippery, it is better to wear proper footwear to avoid getting hurt.
There are option to hire a tour guide, although it's not entirely necessary.