Pahalgam situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from sheshang lake and the lidder river Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd’s village with breathtaking views. Now it is kasmir’s premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature dose not exceed 25oc
Pahalgam is surrounded many place of interest, and because the resort is set between fairly steep hills, it is worth hiring a pony rather than walling. Pony fares are posted at prominent locations
The most beautiful of these is the hung, undulating of baisaram, surround by thickly wooded forests of pine. Hajan, on the way to chandanwari is an idyllice spot for a picnic. Filmgoer will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes. Pahalgam has within it on fewer than eight tiny villages, one of which is mamal. There is a shiva temple here, generally considered to be kashmir’s oldest exiting temple dating to the 5th century.
Pohalgam is also associated with the annual amaranth yatra. Chandanwari(2,895 m), 16 kms from phalgam is started  point of the yatra that takes  place every year in the month of the sawan (July to August)