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Glacier · Sonmarg

Thajiwas Glacier

The lower walk is easy and scenic; the last stretch gets rockier.

Photo: Rohit Sharma / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

Thajiwas is Sonmarg's glacier, a few kilometres from the main meadow. Cabs stop at a point on the road; from there you walk or take a pony. Early summer has snow nearly down to the path, with sledges; by late summer you walk further to reach ice. It's Sonmarg's main outing and a manageable half-day for most.

Thajiwas Glacier at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
Glacier
Where
A few km from the Sonmarg meadow
Time needed
3–4 hours
Best time
Morning
Entry / ticket
Pony at fixed local union rates
Access status
Open
What to expect

What to expect at Thajiwas Glacier

The lower walk is easy and scenic; the last stretch gets rockier.

Snow and sledging early in the season; exposed ice later.

Weather changes fast; carry a layer.

What it costs (approx.)

Pony to Thajiwas glacier
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Approx. per person. Rates change; your quote confirms them.Last checked 29 September 2026
Best months

Best in May–Oct

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Packages

Plans with Thajiwas Glacier built in

Family Kashmir — Kashmir Tour Plan
Family

Family Kashmir

6N / 7DKTP-004

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹25,299per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Kashmir + Ladakh — Kashmir Tour Plan
Ladakh

Kashmir + Ladakh

9N / 10DKTP-006

Srinagar 2N • Sonmarg 1N • Kargil 1N • Leh 5N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹43,399per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Grand Kashmir (all four valleys) — Kashmir Tour Plan
Family

Grand Kashmir (all four valleys)

7N / 8DKTP-009

Srinagar 3N • Sonmarg 1N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹28,899per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
FAQ

Thajiwas Glacier questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

Cab to the road point, then walk or pony.

Early summer, yes; later you walk further to the ice.

On the path, yes. Don't walk on ice without guidance.

By pony, with care.

About 3–4 hours round trip.

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