Kishtwar district, Administrative district in Jammu division, India
The Kishtwar district spans 7,737 square kilometers across varied terrain, with mountains, valleys, and the Chenab River flowing through its territory.
Ancient texts mention Kishtwar, formerly known as Kashthavata, which became part of Jammu state under Raja Gulab Singh's administration in 1821.
The district maintains four languages as official communication tools: Dogri, English, Hindi, and Kashmiri, while residents speak Kishtwari and Padri dialects.
The National Highway 244 connects Kishtwar to major cities like Jammu and Srinagar, with Udhampur serving as the nearest railway station.
The Padder valley in Kishtwar district contains deposits of high-quality sapphires, making it a significant location for gemstone mining operations.
Location: Jammu division
Capital city: Kishtwar
Website: http://kishtwar.nic.in/
Shares border with: Anantnag district, Kargil district
Website: http://kishtwar.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 33.31268,75.76945
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
Chenab Bridge
84.5 km
Vaishno Devi Temple
82.8 km
Martand Sun Temple
70.1 km
Kishtwar National Park
38.2 km
Kokernag
53.3 km
Baba Dhansar
89.6 km
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 km
Vaishnodevi Temple
82.6 km
Chowgan Ground
1.4 km
Shiva 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
85.6 kmReviews
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