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Lidder River
Lidder river is a glacial river in the stunningly beautiful valley of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The river originates from the Kolahoi glacier. The picturesque landscapes around and from the river have made it a popular tourist destination. People are known to travel all the way to the valley just to catch a glimpse of the lush green scenes around Lidder river. Many species of fish can also be found in the pristine blue water of the river. The water from the river is also used for irrigation in the area. You can also spend time picnicking near the river, sitting amidst the ultimate beauty of nature.
The Lidder river is your absolute getaway destination from the chaotic concrete jungle of a world. This is the place where you can sit back, relax and take in the fresh natural air and slowly forget about all materialistic issues of your daily life. Take walks along the banks of the river and focus on the gushing waters for meditative mindfulness.
The importance of the river goes beyond just its lush greenery. It is also one of the major tributaries of Indus river. Hence, making it one of the major sources of water in the region of Anantnag. Trekking is the only way to access Anantnag. The place is also popular for all its adventure sports like white water rafting, angling, horse riding and fishing.