Pahalgam
Explore Pahalgam's three stunning valleys — Betaab Valley (named after the 1983 Bollywood film shot here; lush meadows along the Lidder River), Aru Valley (11 km from Pahalgam; base for high-altitude treks), and Chandanwari (28 km; starting point of the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage).
Hire a full-day taxi (Union Taxi) from Pahalgam market to cover all three valleys in one day. Aru Valley is the most unspoiled and photogenic.