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Pulwama - Shrines Of Faith And Beauty Abound

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Pulwama, a beautiful district in Jammu & Kashmir, is also known as the Rice Bowl of Kashmir. The district comprises of 323 villages, which are grouped in 5 tehsils, namely Awantipora, Shopian, Pulwama, Tral and Pampore. Situated at a distance of about 40 km from Srinagar, Pulwama got the status of the district in 1979. Pulwama was earlier known by the name of Panwangam that was later renamed to Pulgam. The district of Pulwama was ruled by the Kashmir Sultanate from 1346 to 1586 AD. The Mughal rulers came here in the 16th century and during the early 19th century, the Afghans began to rule the region.

Tourist Places In And Around Pulwama

Tourists planning a trip to Pulwama can explore numerous sites that include religious and historical structures. Tourists from all over visit this place to see the most famous and historical Mughal Road. Presence of Aharbal Fall, Shikargah, Aripal Nag, Hurpora and Tarsar and Marsar lakes has made this place a much sought-after tourist destination in the state of Jammu & Kashmir.

Religious Sites In Pulwama

Kungwattan and Nagberan are the other popular places of tourist interest. The Payer Temple, the Avantishwar Temple, the Shrine of Shah Hamdan and the Shrine of Syed Hassan Mantaqi are the popular religious sites located in the district. Moreover, Jama Masjid Shopian and Asar Sharief Pinjoora are also famous religious centres in Pulwama.

How To Reach Pulwama

The destination is easily accessible via major means of transport. Sheikh ul Alam Airport, popularly known as the Srinagar airport, is the nearest airbase to Pulwama. The airport is well connected with major cities like Mumbai, Jammu, New Delhi and Bangalore. The closest rail link to the destination is Jammu Tawi railway station, which connects the destination with most parts of India.

Pulwama Weather

Pulwama is popular among tourists for its natural beauty and favourable climatic conditions. The region experiences warm summers and freezing winters. April to October is the perfect time to visit the district of Pulwama.

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How to Reach Pulwama

  • By Road
    Buses for Pulwama are available from Srinagar. Tourists can board the bus for Srinagar from nearby places like Jammu, Chandigarh, Leh, Pahalgam and Delhi. Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC) bus services from Jammu is also available for Srinagar, which are affordable and comfortable.
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  • By Train
    Jammu Tawi railway station is the closest rail link to Pulwama situated at a distance of about 281 km from the town. This railway station is connected with Indian cities such as Bangalore, Delhi, Trivandrum, and Chennai. Tourists can take taxis for Pulwama from the Jammu railway station.
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  • By Air
    Srinagar Airport, also known as Sheikh ul Alam Airport, is the closest air base to Pulwama. It is well connected to important cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Shimla. Travellers can hire taxis from the airport to reach the town of Pulwama. Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi is the nearest international airport situated around 876 km from Srinagar.
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