While it's not a destination in itself, Anantnag (also known as Islamabad) makes a useful transit point for Pahalgam or the route to Kishtwar via Sinthan Top. The SNDN Sumo Stand for Srinagar and Pahalgam is in front of Summit Restaurant on Court Rd, around 10 minutes' walk from the Vailoo/Koekernag stand on Lal Chowk and main bus station.
When formal sumos to Srinagar have stopped running, take an auto 4km to Khanabal junction on the Srinagar–Jammu highway where you might still find a ride back to Srinagar as late as 8pm.
