In the agriculturally rich district of Pulwama in Jammu Kashmir also known as the ‘Rice Bowl of Kashmir’, the town of Pulwama resides at an elevation of 1,630 metres. Highly acclaimed for its milk and rice production, the appellations of this region are aplenty like “Anand of Kashmir” or “Dudha-Kul of Kashmir”. Located 40 kilometres from the capital city of Srinagar, the district where this town is located has cultural and historical importance going back to the days of yore. Known as “Panwangam” or “Pulgam” early on, this region was ruled by the Mughals in the 16th century before the Afghans took over in the 19th century. Well known for apple orchards and the cultivation of saffron, Pulwama has scenic beauty hidden away in the secretive mountains which hold sparkling waterfalls, dazzling streams and unparalleled valleys in their midst. A charming town, it has some of the most amazing places in Kashmir one must visit. The best 5 places in Pulwama are listed here.
Top 5 Places to Visit in Pulwama
