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The name Pahalgam is derived from two Kashmiri words; | The name Pahalgam is derived from two Kashmiri words; | ||
''Puheyl'' (shepherd | ''Puheyl'' (shepherd) and ''goam'' (village) over the time became Puheylgoam or Pahalgam.{{Cn|date=January 2023}} 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. | ||
According to Hindu traditions, Pahalgam was originally called '''Bail Gaon''' (बैल गाँव) meaning (village of bull ([[Nandi (mythology)|nandi]])), in other words, where Shiva left his bull before entering [[Amarnath Temple|Amarnath Cave]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hazra |first=Rajendra Chandra |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tJHXAAAAMAAJ |title=Rise of Epic and Purāṇic Rudra-Śiva Or Śiva Maheśvara |date=2003 |publisher=Sri Balaram Prakashani |page=71 |language=en}}</ref> | According to Hindu traditions, Pahalgam was originally called '''Bail Gaon''' (बैल गाँव) meaning (village of bull ([[Nandi (mythology)|nandi]])), in other words, where Shiva left his bull before entering [[Amarnath Temple|Amarnath Cave]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hazra |first=Rajendra Chandra |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tJHXAAAAMAAJ |title=Rise of Epic and Purāṇic Rudra-Śiva Or Śiva Maheśvara |date=2003 |publisher=Sri Balaram Prakashani |page=71 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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===Amarnath Temple=== | ===Amarnath Temple=== | ||
{{Main article|Amarnath Temple}} | {{Main article|Amarnath Temple}} | ||
'''Amarnath cave''' is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] shrine located in Pahalgam. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Archive News |language=en |url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/ |access-date=2020-07-14}}</ref> | '''Amarnath cave''' is a [[Hinduism|Hindu]] shrine located in Pahalgam. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft).<ref name="Archive News">{{Cite news |title=Archive News |language=en |url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/ |access-date=2020-07-14}}</ref> | ||
===Kolhoi Glacier=== | ===Kolhoi Glacier=== | ||
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==Religious significance== | ==Religious significance== | ||
Pahalgam is one of the most important site for Hindus.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Incredible India : tourist & travel guide |date=2007 |publisher=Indian Map Service |isbn=978-81-89875-20-6 |location=Jodhpur |oclc=156848033 |quote=The Shiva is one of the most important Hindu traditional route from Pahalgam to Amarnath pilgrimage centres in the country. The holy cave via Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni perched at an altitude of 3962 metres is 2 feet is endowed ...}}</ref> Amarnath cave situated at 3,888 m (12,756 ft) is an important [[Hinduism|Hindu]] shrine located in Pahalgam.<ref | Pahalgam is one of the most important site for Hindus.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Incredible India : tourist & travel guide |date=2007 |publisher=Indian Map Service |isbn=978-81-89875-20-6 |location=Jodhpur |oclc=156848033 |quote=The Shiva is one of the most important Hindu traditional route from Pahalgam to Amarnath pilgrimage centres in the country. The holy cave via Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni perched at an altitude of 3962 metres is 2 feet is endowed ...}}</ref> Amarnath cave situated at 3,888 m (12,756 ft) is an important [[Hinduism|Hindu]] shrine located in Pahalgam.<ref name="Archive News"/> | ||
===Mythology=== | ===Mythology=== | ||
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[[File:Pahalgam Golf Course.jpg|thumb|upright|View of Pahalgam Golf Course.]] | [[File:Pahalgam Golf Course.jpg|thumb|upright|View of Pahalgam Golf Course.]] | ||
Pahalgam has a scenic 9-hole golf course; where championships are organized by the state government and private hotels in summer. The course closes in winter due to snow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://swantours.wordpress.com/tag/list-of-top-5-golf-courses-in-kashmir/|title=List of Top 5 Golf Courses in Kashmir – Swan Tours – Blogs }}</ref>{{rs?|date=February 2023}} | Pahalgam has a scenic 9-hole golf course; where championships are organized by the state government and private hotels in summer. The course closes in winter due to snow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://swantours.wordpress.com/tag/list-of-top-5-golf-courses-in-kashmir/|title=List of Top 5 Golf Courses in Kashmir – Swan Tours – Blogs }}</ref>{{rs?|date=February 2023}} | ||
Pahalgam Golf Course is approximately 100 km from Srinagar and situated at an altitude of 2150 metres. Locals refer to the golf course as the 'plateau'. Portions of the plateau were occupied by the military in the days of the insurgency, leaving it out of bounds for tourists.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Official Website of Department of Tourism Govt of Jammu & Kashmir|url=http://www.jktourism.jk.gov.in/List/Listdetails.aspx?52734E46697354352F5A4446464543536C36796E567035464478525631365A4746444C37653263367947303D|access-date=2021-01-19|website=www.jktourism.jk.gov.in}}</ref>{{rs?|date=February 2023}} | Pahalgam Golf Course is approximately 100 km from Srinagar and situated at an altitude of 2150 metres. Locals refer to the golf course as the 'plateau'. Portions of the plateau were occupied by the military in the days of the insurgency, leaving it out of bounds for tourists.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Official Website of Department of Tourism Govt of Jammu & Kashmir|url=http://www.jktourism.jk.gov.in/List/Listdetails.aspx?52734E46697354352F5A4446464543536C36796E567035464478525631365A4746444C37653263367947303D|access-date=2021-01-19|website=www.jktourism.jk.gov.in}}</ref>{{rs?|date=February 2023}} | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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===Rail=== | ===Rail=== | ||
The nearest railway station is [Bijbehara railway station] 45 km from Pahalgam. | The nearest railway station is [Bijbehara railway station] 45 km from Pahalgam. | ||
===Road=== | ===Road=== | ||