Kashmir, Dharti ki Jannat or The heaven on the earth, is full of surreal places offering visitors something new. With such a great deal of natural beauty with snow-peaked mountains, pine forests, glacial rivers, and streams, Jammu and Kashmir has one more district called Kishtwar.
Kishtwar in Kashmir, the land of saffron and sapphire, was carved out of the Doda district in 2006 by Chief Minister of State G. N. Azad took historic decisions to create a new neighbourhood. With boundaries touching Himachal Pradesh in the southeast and southwest by Doda, Kisthwar is primarily mountainous.
Places To Visit Near Kishtwar:
Kishtwar is one of the most beautiful locations in Kashmir, with many sightseeing opportunities. Places to see in Kishtwar are Chowgan, Qilla Kishtwar, Katarsamna, Machail Mata Mandir, Shrine Of Shah Asrar, Bharnoin, Padyarna, Mughal Maidan and Dachhan Kishtwar. Kishtwar national park is from 1700 to 4700 meters, famous for various species of plants and animals like the Himalayan Snowcock and Brown Bear. While camping and trekking in Kishtwar national park, you can witness the beautiful scenery.
While Chawgan is the big meadow at the centre of Kishtwar surrounded by Deodar, Chinar and other trees, one of the main tourist points is Kishtwar.
Machail Mata mandir, dedicated to Maa Chandi, is in Machail village in Paddar and is another famous shrine amongst the religious people. Every year Machail Mata yatra is organised by the Deity Followers, which Many Hindus attend.