With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to enjoy all that Pahalgam, 35 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Betaab Valley, Pahalgam Zoo and Pahalgam Golf Course. Don’t skip Srinagar either! Just 45 miles away, Lal Chowk, Mughal Gardens and Nigeen Lake are non-negotiable stops here.