The sleepy town of Pahalgam offers beautiful hillsides forested with tall pine trees, luxuriant meadows and endearing valleys next to the very pretty and very Himalayan Lidder river. The Lidder River is what makes Pahalgam so alluring.
The Lidder has two main tributaries Lidder East (flowing from Sheshnag Lake) and Lidder West (from Kolahoi Glacier). The two streams tumble down the mountains and come together in a relatively flat and broad stretch right next to the town proper. Walking near the river bank is a rejuvenating experience take a stroll around and chuck a few pebbles into the river at the Lidder View Park, right in the centre of town. During season, and on holidays, the riverside in the town becomes a popular picnic spot for families and couples.