| Sonbain | |
|---|---|
 Mt. Sonbain Ashapati, near Bhaderwah, District Doda, J&K, India. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,983 m (13,068 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 32°51′45″N 75°41′54″E / 32.862477°N 75.698274°E[2] |
| Geography | |
  Sonbain Location in Jammu and Kashmir  Sonbain Sonbain (India) | |
| Location | Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Parent range | Pir Panjal Range Himalayas |
Sonbain or Sonbain Ashapati or Sonabain Glacier is a mountain massif in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India, east of the town of Bhaderwah and near the border with Himachal Pradesh.[3] The Sonabain glacier originates Neeru river. This Mountain is the border between J&K (Bhaderwah) and Himachal pradesh (Chamba).
Etymology
The Sonbain word is derived from two Kashmiri words, Son means Golden and Bain means Spring.[4]
Geography
On the Bhaderwah-Bani-Basholi road, Gurdanda is a large ridge. The Sonbain glacier, which gives birth to the Neeru river, is located to its left.[5]
References
- ↑ "JAMMU: UNKNOWN GEMS". Outlook (magazine). 4 July 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ↑ "Sonbain coordinates". Google Maps. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ↑ "Ashapati Glacier (Sonbain) – The origin of river Neeru | Bhaderwah". Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ↑ Malik, Sadaket (20 October 2012). "Bhalessa heritage an eye opner".
- ↑ Sadaq, Mohd (18 October 2021). "Hidden beauty of Bhaderwah Valley". The Northern Herald. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
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