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Sonamarg vs Tosa Maidan

Pick Sonamarg for

family trips, snow, couples

Pick Tosa Maidan for

peace and quiet, camping, road trips, fewer people, a smaller budget

Sonamarg compared with Tosa Maidan
SonamargTosa Maidan
RegionKashmir, GanderbalKashmir, Budgam
Highest point3,000 m3,100 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground2–32–3
Best monthsMay, Jun, Jul, SepJun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Snow likelyDec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, MayDec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Crowds in seasonBusyQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹3,500about ₹2,200
GatewaySrinagarSrinagar
With kidsGreatPossible
With seniorsGreatPossible
PermitsNone.Army clearance may be needed — confirm before travelling.

Sonamarg: when to go

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    Jan
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    Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Tosa Maidan: when to go

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    Jan
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    Feb
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    Mar
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    Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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