Day visitors can have a pony ride or hike up to Thajwas Glacier which at a distance of 4 Km from Sonamarg.

Adventure lovers there are there are number of long treks available and some of them are, to high altitude lakes, Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, and Gangabal. Sindh valley to Lidder valley (Sonamarg to Pahalgam) is an excellent long trek.

Sonamarg is another base for Amarnath Yatra; This trek can be undertaken in one long day from Baltal. One can even fly to and fro Amarnath from Baltal.

Trout fishing, Trout fish (Rainbow and brown) are abundant in the river Sindh; there are several excellent beats along the road to Sonamarg.

Fishing is governed by law, a permit is required, which can be obtained from the fisheries department in Srinagar against a fee, on first come first served basis, maximum for three days validity. The fishing tackles can be hired locally. The season extends from April to September.

Accommodation, there are only few hotels, basic Guest houses, Huts and Camping sites who provide fairly comfortable accommodation. At Baltal, there are many camps ( Upper class and Basic), who provide accommodation to pilgrims.