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Lidder River in Pahalgam

·  Summer: 10 to 25° C (Warm and Pleasant)
·  Winter: -5 to 14° C (Chilled)
·  Monsoon: July September


Best time to visit:  March to November

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Weekly Holiday: Open all year round

Entry Fees for Indians Adults:  Free
Children:  Free
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Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals Adults:  Free
Children:  Free
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Sprawling in about 73 km. Lidder River is a delightful treat to adventure lovers. Flowing through the lovely town of Pahalgam, this river provides a wonderful platform for visitors in love with trekking, white water rafting and angling.  
 
Noted as one of the important tributaries of the Indus River, this river gets its name from the nearby scenic Lidder Valley. In order to refresh their mind and relax their body, people from around the world look forward to visit Lidder River at least once a year.
 
Popular as one of the most interesting and stunning tourist attraction in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Lidder River is best for water-sport activities. If you want to try hands on angling, one needs to carry the equipments from Srinagar.
 
Other than this, one can enjoy beauty of the nearby Kolahoi Glacier, Sonamarg and a tourist village Aru.
Connectivites

Road: The place can be reached by buses and taxis from Srinagar and nearby regions. State run transport facilities are also available. The road condition is relatively good.

Railway: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (about 291 km.) is the nearest railhead to reach the river. Tourists can take a bus or car from the station to reach conveniently.

Airway: Srinagar International Airport (about 93 km.) is the nearest airport to reach Lidder River. Taxi service (both prepaid and post-paid) is available from outside the airport. Connecting flights from Delhi are available for tourists.