Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir)
Introduction: Pahalgam located 95-km from Srinagar, Kashmir Region, J&KPahalgam is an ideal place for an adventure sports enthusiast. It offers wonderful treks, skiing, mountaineering and camping sites. Facilities for roller-skating, table tennis, badminton and cards are available at the Pahalgam Club. One can take a temporary membership at the Pahalgam natural golf course.In route to Pahalgam one comes across the beautiful Lidder Valley with tourist spots at Mattan, famed for its springs and the hillside cave shrine of Aishmuqam. The river Lidder is an angler's delight and even an amateur can catch a rainbow trout from the rushing streams. The large brown bear is a natural inhabitant of the thick forests. Pahalgam is in Anantnag district which is famous for Kashmir handmade "gabbas" and exquisitely designed wooden toys. 
History: The origin of Pahalgam is obscure. Mughal rulers ruled this region in the medieval period. It was later a part of the Kingdom of Kashmir, which was ruled by local Hindu rulers. This princely state remained independent even during the British period and later on merged into independent India.

Description:
Pahalgam is a city in India. Heaven on Earth. A Small place of 2-3 KM but you can spend a week without getting bored. Pahalgam is a jewel ‘hill-station’. Its natural splendor is described by snow clad mountain peaks on all sides, a white water river that traverses the bottoms of the narrow valley, and a weather that makes the summers a charm. Add to it trekking, golf, angling and pony rides, and you have the recipe of a perfect, world class vacation.

Pahalgam Quick facts
Pahalgam Geography and Climate
Geography:-Pahalgam is located at 34.03° N 75.33° E. It has an average elevation of 2740 metres (8989 feet). The town is located by the side of river Lidder and is covered with thick pine and cedar forests.
Climate:-The climate here remains pleasant even in peak summers.

Best time to visit Pahalgam
In Summer : mid-April and mid-November. It can also be visited in July-August during the annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath.
In Winter: November To February

Pahalgam Near Getaways
Getting around Pahalgam is done mostly by walk,taxi,pony,treks,whatever you want etc.
Pahalgam Distance(s)
Chandanwari 16 km 
Pissu top 19.6 km 
Sheeshnag 25.6 km 
Holy Cave 46.7 km