Its lush green meadows and pristine waters attract thousands of tourists from all over the world each year.

[9] 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).

The town is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year in the months of July–August, receiving hundreds of thousands of tourists.

[citation needed] The place acts as a gateway to many meadows and pastures and traditional Bakharwal communities settle there from spring season to pre-winter, herding their cattle.

Pahalgam has a temperate climate with long and cold winter and short and mild summer.

Baisaran Valley, barely 5 kilometres from Pahalgam in Kashmir's Anantnag district, is a popular tourist attraction that has been dubbed "mini-Switzerland" due to its scenic splendour.

It's a verdant meadow on a mountaintop flanked by snowcapped mountains and studded with thick pine woods.

[22] Amarnath cave situated at 3,888 m (12,756 ft) is an important Hindu shrine located in Pahalgam.

[23] Lord Shiva is believed to impart the secret of immortality (Amrit Vachan) to Parvati in Pahalgam.

Before entering Amarnath cave Shiv left nandi in Pahalgam, moon in Chandanwari, snakes in Sheshnag Lake, Ganesha on Mahaguna Parbat, five elements at Panchtarni.

[10] Pahalgam has a scenic 18-hole golf course; where championships are organized by the state government and private hotels in summer.

During the summer, the days are longer, and the weather is warmer, making it an ideal time for golfers to enjoy a round of golf.

However, it is recommended to avoid the monsoon season, which runs from July to September, as the course can become waterlogged and muddy, making it difficult to play.