Pulwama

Pulwama is a very famous district that is present at a distance of 25 km from Srinagar. Beautiful mountains and valleys surround this place. Hence, also known as Anand of Kashmir. You will find various beautiful mountains, waterfalls, valleys, and many more tourist spots at this place. So, just get these places added to your Kashmir tour packages. Here, we will see what are the famous places in Pulwama that you should definitely visit and the activities that you can do. 

Best time to visit 

The time from April to August is the most suitable time for having a trip to Pulwama. The temperature will also be very favorable during this time.

Places to visit in Pulwama

There are various places to visit in Srinagar. Among them, Pulwama is one of the most famous places. The different places to visit are-

1. Peer temple 

Peer temple is a very famous local temple where you can go to seek blessings. This temple has really nice architecture and tradition. If you visit the local temple, you can learn a lot of things about the locals also. 

2. Aharbal falls

Aharbal falls is located at a distance of 75 km from Srinagar. The view of the waterfall is very relaxing, and you can go for different activities also. This waterfall is located at a height of 2266 meters above sea level.

3. Awantipora

Awantipora is a place that has various ancient temples. One of the famous temples is the Avantishwar temple. This temple is located on the banks of the Jhelum river.

4. Sikhargah

This is one of the most visited wildlife sanctuaries located in Jammu and Kashmir. Sikhargah is famous for its large variety of animals. The different animals you can see here are deer, bears, Himalayan bears, leopards, and many different kinds of birds. 

5. Aripal Nag 

Aripal is a famous lake located in Pulwama. Beautiful mountains and forests surround this lake. You can also go fishing at this place. 

Things to do in Pulwama 

There are various things that you can do in Pulwama. Some of them are- 

1. Trekking

Trekking is one of the most famous activities done here Different types of trekking routes are available that you can easily use for trekking.

2. Try local cuisine 

While visiting Pulwama, just try their local cuisine. With this, you can also learn a little about their local tradition. Some of their famous dishes are- Kahwah, Gushtaba, etc. 

3. Do shopping 

You can buy different types of local items from the local market of Pulwama. By shopping, you can easily keep any item as a memory of that particular place in your home. 

4. Visit Wildlife sanctuaries

You can visit the wildlife sanctuary if you love watching animals and plants. You can have a look at different endangered species also.

5. Do other sports activities

Apart from trekking, you can go for various other types of sports activities available at that place also.