19 Places To Visit In Anantnag
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1. Martand Sun Temple
7 km from city center
Temple
Being a Kashmiri Hindu temple, the Martand Sun Temple was dedicated to Surya and was constructed between the 7th - 8th century. (br)Martand is another name in Sanskrit for the Hindu Sun-god. The temple is located five miles from Anantnag . This square lime stone temple was built at the top of a plateau near to a small town , Anantnag by a king called Lalitaditya of Surya dynasty. It is known to (Read More)be one of the finest works by him. The way the construction is done, it shows the skills of the artisans .
2. Amarnath Ji's cave
63 km from city center
Cave
Amarnath Ji's cave is a place 46 km from Anantnag. The best time to visit this place is during the annual procession of Amarnath that begins at Srinagar and crosses this area.
3. Kishtwar National Park
79 km from city center
National Park
Spread over an area of 400 sq.km the Kishtwar National Park contains 15 mammal species including the musk deer and Himalayan black and brown bear.
4. Aishmuqam Shrine
19 km from city center
Mosque
As per beliefs, Ishmuqam Shrine is the famous disciple of Kashmir's renowned Saint Sheikh Noor-ud-din is to be resting in peace here. Sheikh Zain-ud-din is said to have offered his entire life to the Almighty. Tourists from all faiths and religions come here to be blessed.
5. Jhelum River
0 km from city center
River
It is the largest and most western of the five rivers of Punjab, and passes through Jhelum District. It is a tributary of the Chenab River and has a total length of about 450 miles (725 kilometers). Baramulla, being set up on the banks of the river Jhelum itself makes it very convenient for the tourists to bookmark this attraction in their bucket list.
6. Kherbawani Asthapan
52 km from city center
Ashram
Located close to the Masjid Baba Dawood Khaki, Kherbawani Asthapan houses Kherbawani spring. It is believed that Kashmir's Maharaja Pratap Singh was an ardent devotee of the place and made a lot of offerings here.
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7. Masjid Baba Dawood Khaki
52 km from city center
Mosque
Masjid Baba Dawood Khaki, built around 600 years ago, is counted amongst the oldest mosques of the town. It is situated in Anantnag's Mohalla Khaki Shaban at Reshi Bazaar.
8. Ziarat Baba Hyder Reshi Shrine
79 km from city center
Mosque
Ziarat Baba Hyder Reshi is a well known shrine that is located in Danter village in Anantnag District. This site, otherwise known as Harda Reshi or Reshi Molu.
9. Chapel of John Bishop's Memorial Hospital
0 km from city center
Church & Cathedral
Chapel of John Bishop's Memorial Hospital is located beneath the grounds of John Bishop Memorial Hospital in the town of Mohalla Sarnal in Anantnag. The chapel was built in the year 1982 for the Christian officials and Protestant Christians, who demanded a separate praying ground.
10. Imambara Goom
0 km from city center
Mosque
Imambara Goom is a religious attraction located at Ahmadpora near Baramullah. It is a sacred destination for Muslims, Hindu, Sikhs and Buddhists alike. The view of the snow-dusted mountains adds to the tranquil atmosphere.
11. Bandipore
96 km from city center
Garden & Park
Bandipore town, otherwise known as the Port of Wular, is located on the eastern bank of the Wular Lake, one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia.
12. Manasbal Lake
72 km from city center
Lake
Situated at a distance of 60 km from Srinagar, Manasbal Lake is a bird watchers?? paradise. There are a number of exotic species of birds which inhabit here and during summers it also invites a lot of migratory birds.
13. Wular Lake
89 km from city center
Lake
Wular Lake in Baramullah was formed by internal tectonic plate activity of earth. The waters of this lake are fed by Jhelum River. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes of Asian continent. This lake covers an area of 30-260 sq kilometres. The lake is also a home for few migratory birds and is excellent for bird watching.
14. Sopore
88 km from city center
Shopping
Sopore town, founded Sopore in 880 AD during the rule of King Avantivarman, lies at a distance of 48 km from the district of Srinagar on the banks of the River Jhelum. It is the biggest trade centre of the North Kashmir region and is known among tourists as the apple town of Asia. The town of Sopore is famous for the Jamia Masjid, Khan-kah Shah-i-Hamdan and several small shrines. Shiekh Hamza Makh (Read More)doomi Tujar, Arza Sahib Takya Khan Zainagair, Daid Mouj Mundji, Baba Shukur Din Watlab Sopore, Hathi-Shah Sahib are some of the other popular shrines located in Sopore.
15. Parihaspora
0 km from city center
Monument
Parihaspora town, located at a distance of 26 km from Srinagar, is one of the popular attractions of Baramulla. It is especially popular among tourists for its ancient archaeological monuments, namely Pattan Bazaar and Parihaspora Pattan. The structures unearthed represent the architectural style of the ancient period.
16. Lal Chowk
50 km from city center
The historic and strategic importance of Lal Chowk has been ever present in the Indian history books since the struggle for freedom that the country overcame in 1947. Named after the much famed Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Lal Chowk translates to the same name. The name was given by left-wing activists. Located in the centre of the city of Srinagar, it has witnessed several historical moments in (Read More)its lifetime - from the unfurling of the national flag here in 1948 by former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to the infamous attacks on the then BJP president Murali Manohar Joshi by Pakistani militants in 1992. It houses the famous Ghanta Ghar - Clock Tower, which was built here in 1980.
17. Fruit and Vegetable Market of Betingoo
1 km from city center
Shopping
Opened recently, this market is spanned over an area of 40 kanals and has more than 150 shops in it. It serves as a common place for the fruit and vegetables growers and dealers in the district.
18. Market Park
0 km from city center
Shopping
Your best bet to get your hands on of the world's best apples. Also available are a great collection of handicrafts and farm produces.
19. Sopore Market
88 km from city center
Shopping
Sopore, known for its abundance in producing fresh apples has a range of markets that cater to the people's needs for this delicious fruit. This is a no brainer destination if you are visiting Baramulla given its lack of medical facilities. After all, an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.
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What are the top shopping places in Anantnag?
The top shopping places in Anantnag are Lal Chowk, Fruit and Vegetable Market of Betingoo, Market Park.
What are the top sightseeing places in Anantnag?
The top sightseeing places in Anantnag are Martand Sun Temple, Amarnath Ji's cave, Kishtwar national park, Aishmuqam Shrine, Jhelum River, Kherbawani Asthapan.
How can I commute within Anantnag?
To get around this city, the best modes of transport are the auto rickshaws and the taxis. The auto rickshaws do not ply on meters and hence the prices are negotiable, meanwhile the taxis are a bit costlier than the auto rickshaws.
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Can you suggest an itinerary for Anantnag?
Day 1: Arrive in Anantnag early morning. Check into your hotel and freshen up. Later go for a jaunt from Anantnag to Verinag to see Mughal Garden. It is a 1-hour road journey from Anantnag. On your way back, cross Jawahar Tunnel, and enjoy the beauty of the Kashmir Valley from a viewpoint, called The Titanic Point. After this, you can head to Aishmuqam Shrine (Dargah), and paint yourself in the holy picture of spirituality and religion. Aishmuqam Shrine rests on a hillock, around 64 km away from Jawahar Tunnel. It is believed that whatever you ask for in the shrine comes true.
Day 2: Go for an early morning tour of Kherbawani Asthapan to relish the sight of the changing water colour of the spring. Head to the Botanical Garden Kokernag (home to over one lakh species of flora including trees, roses, shrubs and bushes) to have an ethereal experience, to feel close to nature in this picturesque environment.
Day 2: Go for an early morning tour of Kherbawani Asthapan to relish the sight of the changing water colour of the spring. Head to the Botanical Garden Kokernag (home to over one lakh species of flora including trees, roses, shrubs and bushes) to have an ethereal experience, to feel close to nature in this picturesque environment.