Due to its beauty, Jammu and Kashmir is famous as a paradise in the country as well as around the world. This is such a state of the country where not only native but also foreign tourists come to visit the beautiful plains of Jammu and Kashmir.
When it comes to travel in Jammu and Kashmir, everyone mentions places like Gulmarg or Pahalgam, but apart from these two places, there are many charming places where after visiting, the tourist reaches another world.
Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir is a place where many beautiful and charming places are present. In this article, we are going to tell you about some beautiful places located in Kishtwar that you should also visit once.
Kishtwar National Park
When it comes to places to visit in Kishtwar, the first thing that comes to mind is Kishtwar National Park. This park situated amid high and beautiful mountains is no less than a paradise.
This beautiful park is known to be home to 15 mammal species and birds including musk deer, and Himalayan black and brown bears. You can also enjoy beautiful trekking in Kishtwar National Park. The beauty of this park is at its peak during snowfall.
Sinthan Top
Sinthan Top in Kishtwar is a beautiful place as well as a popular place. Some parts of this place fall in Pahalgam and some parts in Kishtwar.
Sinthan Top is also known as a mountain pass. Enjoying seeing amazing and beautiful views from the top is nothing less than a paradise. It is also famous for trekking. It is difficult to visit this top during snowfall, so June and July are considered to be the best time to visit here.
Chowan
Chaugan is a big ground in the city of Kishtwar which is always a favourite among tourists. The open ground in the middle and the big pine trees and high mountains present on all sides add to the beauty of this place.
Chaugan is also famous for its amazing and beautiful views. Beautiful views of the Himalayas can also be seen from this ground. You can capture beautiful pictures here.
Machail Mata
If you want to visit some holy places along with visiting some beautiful places in Kishtwar city, then you should reach Machal Mata Temple. Due to being present on the top of the mountain, it is always the centre of attraction among tourists. Apart from visiting Machail Mata Temple, you can also do trekking and photography in the surrounding.
How to reach Kishtwar
Udhampur railway station is the nearest railway station to Kishtwar. The distance from Udhampur to Kishtwar is approximately 180 km. One can easily reach Kishtwar by taking a local taxi or cab from Udhampur railway station.
Jammu Airport is the nearest airport to Kishtwar. The distance from the airport to Kishtwar is approximately 200 km. One can easily reach Kishtwar by taking a local taxi or cab from the airport.
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