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Awantipur

Awantipur is a town in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, India of about 6,807 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 63 mosques & dargahs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pandrethan Shiva Temple, Pari Mahal and Tulip Garden.

33.9198° N, 75.0152° EPop. 6,807Station: Jammu Tawi (JAT)Srinagar 34 km

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see49
Notable97
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from Awantipur

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:14 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Awantipur
  2. Pari Mahalmonument · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nishat Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  4. Dargah Hazratbal Shrinedargah · 30 min
  5. Jamia Masjidmosque · 30 min
  6. Shri Shankaracharya Templetemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Awantipur
Today’s loopAwantipurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Awantipur

By train

Jammu Tawi (JAT), about 169 km from the centre.

By road

Srinagar 34 km · Pahalgam 37 km · Gulmarg 75 km. Directions.

By air

Srinagar International Airport (SXR), Srinagar — about 29 km by road; Jammu Airport (IXJ), Jammu — about 172 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Awantipur?

Avanti Swami Temple Ruins (heritage site, about 1 km), Pari Mahal (monument, about 28 km), Tulip Garden (garden, about 29 km), Shri Shankaracharya Temple (temple, about 30 km), Shankaracharya Reserved Forest (nature spot, about 30 km), Nishat Garden (garden, about 32 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Awantipur?

160 places on Spotwander: 63 mosques & dargahs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 other attractions, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 temples.

Which is the nearest dargah to Awantipur?

Masjid Ibraheem, about 1 km by road; Jamia Masjid Iqbal (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Awantipur?

Horticulture Nursery, Midoora, about 4 km by road; Dara Shikoh Garden (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Awantipur?

Start in Awantipur, visit Pari Mahal, then Nishat Garden, then Dargah Hazratbal Shrine, then Jamia Masjid, then Shri Shankaracharya Temple, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.