PAHALGAM
Pahalgam is one of the famous health resorts of Jammu and Kashmir State. It is situated in the north east of District Anantnag among lofty hills covered with evergreen forests. Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Anantnag on the banks of Lidder River at an altitude of 7,200 feet (2,200 m). Pahalgam is the headquarters of one of the eleven tehsils of Anantnag district.
BAISARAN
It's a hilltop green meadow dotted with dense pine forests and surrounded by snowcapped mountains. This famous offbeat tourist place in Jammu and Kashmir is great for those wanting to spend a quiet time in the company of nature. Surrounded by immensely wooded forests of pine, Baisaran is a beautiful valley straight out of Yash Chopra's movies. Popularly known as mini Switzerland, this meadow is only 5 kilometres away from Pahalgam and can be easily reached by pony.
BETAAB VALLEY
Betaab valley, originally called as Hajan Valley or Hagan Valley, is situated at a distance of 15 km (9.3 mi) from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district in India's union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab (1983). The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwadi and is en route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.
ARU VALLEY
Aru Valley is a famous tourist place in Jammu & Kashmir located in the Anantnag district around 12 kilometers from Pahalgam. Tourists are attracted towards it because of its lush meadows, pristine lakes & mountains, and it also serves as a base camp for trekking to the Kolahoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake.
CHANDANWARI
Chandanwari is famous for being the base, or starting point, to the famous Hindu pilgrimage site, Shri Amarnath Yatra, which starts in June and ends in August. Famed as the starting point of the most revered expedition to Amarnath Cave, Chandanwari is a beautiful valley nestled at an altitude of about 2895 meters above sea level. Located at a distance of about 16 km from the heart of Pahalgam, this valley is quite accessible via roadways.
AISHMUQAM SHRINE
The shrine is considered as one of the most visited and prominent shrines in Kashmir. It was constructed in the honour of Shiekh Zain-ud-din, who was one among chief disciples of Nund Rishi. It is considered sacred by many people from different religions. This vast, hillside shrine complex is devoted to 15th-century sufi holy man, Zainalabddin Wali. The humid main shrine, accessed by 272 steps, is inside a heavily adorned cave worn smooth by adoring hands.
MATTAN TEMPLE
Mattan sun temple is near the ruins of the ancient martan sun temple. It is a large temple premise which comprises of surya temple, ram temple, mata temple and a shivalingam. The temple also comprises of a pond were pitra pujan is conducted. It is a must visit place, and is on the way from srinagar to pahalgam. The temple includes a colonnaded courtyard with its main shrine in the middle and 84 lesser shrines around it, extending 220 feet in length and 142 feet wide in total and integrating a former temple.
KOKERNAG
Kokernag is a sub-district town and a notified area committee in Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir), Anantnag district. The place is known for the botanical gardens, pristine freshwater springs, and rainbow trout farm. It is also said that since the collection of various springs forms the shape of a chicken claw, that is why it is called kokernag. Otherwise the real name of the place is Bindoo Zalangam. Kokernag is a beautiful place with splendid scenic spot; the favourite being the garden that surrounds the spring.
ACHABAL GARDEN
Achabal Gardens, "the places of the princes", is a small Mughal garden located at the southeastern end of the Kashmir Valley in the town of Achabal, Anantnag district. The town is located near the Himalayan Mountains. It was built in 1620 by Empress Noor Jehan and named Begumabad in her honour. Though Jehangir himself had not laid this garden, it has yet another name, after him. It is said that the Brengi Nallah which disappears at Dewalgam in the fissures of limestone is the real source of the Achabal Spring. The water of this spring which flows through this garden in three channels, is beautifying and ornamenting this terraced garden beyond imagination.
VERINAG SPRING
Verinag spring was originally an irregular and shapeless pond, and water, oozing out from different places in it and spread about and formed a little marsh. Emperor Jahangir, whose artistic taste for polishing the beauty of nature is well known, saw this and at once determined to improve it. Located in Anantnag district 78 km from Srinagar, Verinag Mughal Garden was created by Emperor Jahanghir in 1620. The garden is famous for an octagonal stone reservoir believed to be the main origin of River Jhelum. Virah in Sanskrit means to 'go back' and 'nag' means a water spring and, as Vitasta had to go back from this place, it came to be called Virahnag or “Vernag”.
DAKSUM
Daksum is also famous for its trout. Gurgling streams, hidden grassy meadows, where your only company is the sound of the gushing Bringhi river or an occasional shepherd tending his flock. Daksum is also famous for its trout - an angler's heaven. Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Daksum, Forest Block, near Anantnag city. It lies 42 km from Anantnag city
SINTHAN TOP
Sinthan Top is a mountain pass, a popular tourist destination located between South Kashmir's Breng Valley (Sub-District Kokernag) in Kishtwar district of Chenab Valley in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Majority of the area lies on the Kishtwar side. The top acts as a sort of base camp to several alpine lakes in the region. The place is ideal for games like Para-gliding, horse riding, rock climbing and winter games like skiing, skating etc. 24 kilometers ahead of Synthen Maidan is the SINTHAN TOP at an altitude of 3784 meters from sea level.