Places to Visit in Kupwara
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Karnah
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Other
Karnah Village, initially known as Karnav, was ruled by many emperors. According to studies, the village has been the perfect hiding spot for many defeated emperors. It is believed that Karnah was established by Raja Karn and the nearby village of Gomal was set up by Goomti Devi. A segment of...
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Handwara
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Handwara is a tehsil in the Kupwara District which has many tourist attractions. The Badrakali village is located in Handwara in Rajwar. The ancient books mention that the village was visited by Yatris as a place of worship. The village has a Badrakali temple which is well-known for its annual...
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Trehgam
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Trehgam is situated 9 km west of Kupwara and is famous for the Shiva Nag. The Jamia Masjid and the Lord Shiva temple lie on the same bank, which is visited by people of both religions.
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Keran
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Other
Keran is associated with the folklore of King Karn, who once visited the region in search of water from a particular stream to get back his eyesight. One of his Wazir discovered the stream in the region of Shardi, now known as Sharda in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK). After regaining his eye...
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Panzgam
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Historic
Panzgam is a village situated around 20 km west of Kupwara. The site is famous for the war between Sikh rulers and Raja Sher Ahmed Khan Bomba. According to the views of Thakur Icher Chand, the original name of the village was Panji Gram.
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Diver
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Village
Diver village was once considered by Lawrence as the home of a tribe called Devers Qabeela. The site is connected to the village of Anderbugh and is often referred to as the Diver Anderbugh.
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Awathkul
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Village
Awathkul village, in the district of Kupwara, was established in 821 by Sardar Awathpul, who was made a king in 852.
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Kalaroos
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Village
Kalaroos, a village in Kupwara, is famous for its copper mine and few carved rocks known as Sat Barn, meaning Seven Doors. Local people believe that there is a tunnel here that makes way to Russia.
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Regipora
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Historic
Regipora village is a historical village that acts as the Mohallah. The site was initially a town established by the Chek Sardar Regi Chek. Sir Walter Lawerance mentions in his book ‘The Valley of Kashmir’ that the remnants of the Regipora City of Cheks can be seen here. The Gadhi...
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Jamia Masjid Kupwara
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Jamia Masjid Kupwara is situated in proximity to the Syed Mohammad Gabi Shrine. The site was built by the Chek Emperors and can accommodate 9000 worshippers at a time.
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Krusan Lolab
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Krusan Lolab is a village located in proximity to the Halmatpora and is renowned for housing the Syed Bengal Sahib Shrine. It is believed that he was among the Syeds who arrived in Kashmir along with Shah Hamdan.
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Muqam Shahwali
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Muqam Shahwali in Kupwara District was established by the renowned saint Zaiti Shah Wali, Commander of Ali Shah Chek. Tourists visit the Zaiti Shah Shrine, the tombs of his sister and his brother. The Jama Masjid is another attraction of this village.
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Kheer Bawani Temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Kheer Bawani temple is situated at the Tikker Kupwara. The temple is mostly during the annual mela. There is a holy spring as well as an accommodation area for tourists at the site.
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Jamia Masjid Tangdar
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Jamia Masjid Tangdar was named after Shahi Hamdan, who is believed to have offered chilla within the mosque. The devotees of the region have preserved a part of the mosque as Chilla Kothari of Shahi Hamdan.
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Deedikoot
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Deedikoot village derives its name from a woman named Deedi. The Qamrish Baba Shrine is one of the prime attractions of this village. The village also has a spring called as Ravit Sahib and a bungalow named Ravit's Motor Shed. Ravit was an Englishman who built the spring and the motor shed.
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Cherakot
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Park
Cherakot is popular for its beautiful apricot garden, established by the renowned saint, Baba Abdullah Gazi. According to the studies of the historian Hassan, the garden was famous for seedless apricots.
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Lalpore
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Village
Lalpore village in Kupwara District was established in 1060 by Raja Lov. As per a legend, Takhur Icher Chand Lav became the king after the end of the rule of Pandavas Kings. He ruled over the village for about 60 years and after that his son Koshi Shi took over the empire.
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Nechhome
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Other
Nechhome is a village in the Kupwara District, which lies amidst Behnipora and Wader. The site is known for the lignite mines and the Soymjis Astaphan, a dormant volcano of about 6100 ft.
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Baba Abdullah Gazi Shrine
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Baba Abdullah Gazi Shrine is situated in Gaziriyal in the Kupwara District. Abdullah Gazi was regarded among the foremost caliphs of Sultunal- Arifeen. He was responsible for the construction of 360 mosques, 360 springs, 360 gardens and 360 inns around the regions of the valley.
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Syed Mohammad Gabi Shrine
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Syed Mohammad Gabi Shrine is at the centre of Kupwara. Syed Mohammad is considered among the Sadats who arrived in Kashmir with Shah Hamdan. The Jama Masjid that was built by the Chek Rulers is situated close to the shrine.
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Sheikh Baba Behram
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Sheikh Baba Behram is situated in the Karihama village of Kupwara District. It is stated that Sheikh Baba practised chilla in the area of Botingu. Sultan-ul Arifeen’s disciple accompanied him during this process. Zaiti Shah was believed to be the disciple of Sheikh Baba. According to...
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Hazrat Mohammad Joo Jandal Shrine
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Hazrat Mohammad Joo Jandal Shrine is located within Sohipora Haihama. Mohammad Joo was considered as a great scholar of Islamic theology. Allama Anwar Shah Lolabi was the disciple of Mohammad Joo.
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Kheer Bawani Asthapan
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Kheer Bawani Asthapan, dedicated to Devi Kheer Bawani, is situated in the Tikker village. Several tourists visit the Asthapan during the annual mela celebration. The Hindu tourists take community bath and throw ornaments and clothes in the nearby spring. They are of the opinion that during the...
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Baba Fateh Ullah Shrine
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Baba Fateh Ullah Shrine is a tourist attraction nearby the town of Kupwara. The Darul Uloom Kupwara is a famous site nearby the Shrine of Baba Fateh Ullah Shrine.
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Kashat Baba Shrine
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Kashat Baba Shrine is situated in Lolab, which is visited by both the Hindus and Muslims. Nearby the shrine, 11 springs can be seen coming out from the roots of 11 trees.
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Malcha Khan Badshah Shrine
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Malcha Khan Badshah Shrine is situated in the village of Tarathpora. Natives believe that after the assassination of Malcha Khan, rivals wanted to treat his corpse disrespectfully. However, the corpse of Malcha Khan vanished due to its spiritual power and reached Tarathpora on its own.
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Haji Bahadoor Shrine
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Haji Bahadoor Shrine is situated within the Gundi Momen village, nearby Pazipora. According to the folklore, Haji Sahib performed Haj seven times on foot during his journey to Mecca.
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Shrine of Amin Owasi
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Shrine of Amin Owasi is situated in the region of Kasheera, east of Kupwara. Several tourists visit the shrine of Haji Mohammad Amin Owasi, a famous theologist. He belonged to Qwasi sect of Muslims and was highly spiritual and had numerous followers.
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Hazrat Mehmood Shah Shrine
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Hazrat Mehmood Shah Shrine, dedicated to Khoja Sahib, is situated in Bubarnag. Tourists take bath in the spring water, close to the shrine. It is believed that the water is helpful in curing various skin diseases.
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Shaloora Shrine
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Shaloora Shrine is a tourist spot famous for its festival, organised on the 17th of Hard Bikrami. According to the Wirdul Mareedeen, a mosque was built by Sultanul Arifeen in Shaloora. Two huts towards the north of the mosque, dedicated to Sultanul Arifeen and Baba Abdullah Gazi can also be seen.
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Qamar Reshi Sahib Shrine
Rank 31
Ranked 31 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Qamar Reshi Sahib Shrine is located in the Dedikoot village. According to the popular belief, Qamar Reshi cut off his genital organ because someone called him immoral and accused him of having relationship with different women.
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Prakash Akhoon Shrine
Rank 32
Ranked 32 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Prakash Akhoon Shrine is situated in the Gushi village of the Kupwara District. This shrine is dedicated to Prakash Ram, who used to teach Persian, Arabic and theological subjects to the Muslim community and was popularly addressed as Akhoon.
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Natarishi Sahib Shrine
Rank 33
Ranked 33 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Natarishi Sahib Shrine belongs to the Reshi School of the Muslim community. According to the popular belief, Natarishi never had any meat or fish. Therefore during his anniversary the inhabitants of the village of Hayan, Hundi, Trehgam, Hirri, Poshpora, Kunan and Ladarwan prepare dishes of turnip...
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Mir Sadradin Sahib Shrine
Rank 34
Ranked 34 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Mir Sadradin Sahib Shrine of Kanthpora village is a famous tourist spot. It was believed that the Hazrat Jamaludin Indrabi bestowed spiritual knowledge upon Mir Mohammad Ibrahim, who constructed a mosque in the village.
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Mir Azhar Sahib Shrine
Rank 35
Ranked 35 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Mir Azhar Sahib Shrine is located in Kanthpora Lolab of the Kupwara District. Azhar Sahib was the disciple of Nunda Sahib Armpori and was known for adopting the Quadri sect of Muslims.
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Hingan Koot Shrine
Rank 36
Ranked 36 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Hingan Koot Shrine is dedicated to Syed Jalaudin Bukhari and Syed Nasirdin Bukhari. Both were the disciples of Din Mohammad Fakir of Poonch, who is believed to have finished his chilla in Shamsabari mountain in 12 days.
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Mir Mohammad Ibrahim Shrine
Rank 37
Ranked 37 of 37Places to Visit in Kupwara
- Type: Religious
Mir Mohammad Ibrahim Shrine of Kanthpora is dedicated to the social, political and religious leader, Mir Mohammad Ibrahim. Baba Davood Narwari was his father in law, but he was better known as the person possessing supreme spiritual power.
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