Kishtwar district, Administrative district in Jammu division, India
Description
Kishtwar district is an administrative region in Jammu division with mountains, valleys, and the Chenab River running through it. The landscape varies from high peaks to river valleys, creating diverse terrain across the area.
History
Ancient texts refer to the area as Kashthavata before it became part of Jammu state under Raja Gulab Singh in the early 19th century. This incorporation linked the region to the broader Jammu kingdom.
Culture
The local communities speak Kishtwari and Padri dialects that reflect their regional identity and daily interactions. These languages connect residents to the landscape and traditions around them.
Practical
The region connects via National Highway 244 to major cities like Jammu and Srinagar, with Udhampur railway station serving as the nearest rail link. Plan for travel primarily by road, as the district covers varied terrain.
Did you know?
The Padder valley contains significant deposits of high-quality sapphires, making mining of these gemstones an important local activity. This natural resource has shaped economic ties in the region for generations.
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Chenab Bridge
84.5 km
Vaishno Devi Temple
82.8 km
Martand Sun Temple
70.1 km
Kishtwar National Park
38.2 kmKokernag
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Group of Temples at Kiramchi
71.9 km
Achabal Gardens
65.4 km
Drang-Drung Glacier
69.7 km
Achabal
65.6 km
Bhalei Mata Temple
79.1 km
Bumzuva Cave and Temple
72.7 km
Dzongkhul Monastery
86.8 km
Bhal Padri
41.6 km
Kun Peak
82.5 km
Pinnacle Peak
84.8 km
Parkachik Glacier
85.8 kmVaishnodevi Temple
82.6 kmChowgan Ground
1.4 kmShiva Bhagwati Temple Akingam
59.4 km
Nun
78.2 km
Z3
72.3 km
Shri Bajreshwari Temple
90.2 km
Ancient Temple Dera Babour
85 km
Shiv Temple, Billawar
79.4 km
Ancient Temples Kala Dera I and II, Thalora
85.2 km
Devi Bhagwati Temple Babour Thalora
84.7 km
Ancient Temple Nand Babour
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