Kupwara Tourism

Kupwara is a small town located in the district of the same name in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Kupwara is located at a distance of about 90 kms from the state capital Srinagar. The region is popular for the dense cover of forest that surrounds the town and the rich wildlife. Mountain ranges like Dajalongun, Feshiltong and Bulbeer are visible from this region. Kupwara covers a geographical area of 2,379 square kilometres.

The north-western part of Kupwara district lies adjacent the Line of Control (LOC) while the southern portion is bounded by the district of Baramulla. There are three districts here – Handwara, Kupwara and Karnah along with eight blocks namely, Tangdar, Teetwal, Ramhal, Kupwara, Rajwal, Kralpora, Langate, Wavoora, Trehgam and Kalaroos. The main river that flows through the district outskirts is Kishenganga River that afterwards joins the Jhelum River at Domel. The district of Kupwara is located between the mountain ranges of Shamsbari and Pirpanchal. Travellers can visit the destination all round the year to enjoy trekking and boating.

Some of the popular attractions of Kupwara include Muqam-e-Shahwali, Muqam-e-Shahwali - Mazar-e- Sharief of Zattishah, located at a distance of 20 kilometres from the town of Kupwara in the north-western part. The shrine of Prakash Akhoon is another popular place, located three kilometres from Kupwara town at Gushi. Some popular religious attractions here include Jamia Masjid Kupwara, Gazi Masjid, Kheer Bawani Temple, Jamia Masjid Tangdar, Badra Kali Temple and Jamia Masjid Handwara.