Parihaspore

Parihaspore is an archaeological site situated on a plateau near the Jhelum River in northern India. Stone foundations and walls of temples, homes, and government buildings from medieval times are scattered across the terrain.

This settlement served as Kashmir's capital between 695 and 731 CE under a ruler named Lalitaditya. During this period, major temples were built as centers of both religious authority and political power.

The ruins show how residents built shrines and homes using stone techniques suited to the local landscape. Walking through the site, you can sense the religious and domestic spaces that once organized daily life.

The site is best explored during daylight hours, and visitors can arrange guided walks from the nearby city of Baramulla to learn about what they are seeing. The flat terrain of the plateau makes moving across the ruins relatively easy.

Local residents call this place Kani Shahar, meaning City of Stones, because of the countless carved boulders scattered everywhere. This name reflects how the landscape is shaped by these large stone fragments, which remain one of the most visible features you encounter while walking through.