Jammu & Kashmir
Anantnag district
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Tulian Lake
“Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, India”
Tulian Lake or Tulian Sar is an alpine lake located, near Anantnag-Pahalgam in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies at an altitude of 3,684 metres (12,087 ft) above sea level, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southwest from Pahalgam and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Baisaran. The lake often has chunks of ice floating in it. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains that rise to over 4,800 metres (15,700 ft) and that are usually covered with snow. It is located in a meadow dotted with pine forests. The lake lies in the great Himalayan range.
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary
“National park in Pahalgam.India”
The Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Aru Valley, Pahalgam near Anantnag city in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies 46 km from Anantnag city, the district headquarter. It is on the periphery of the two villages of Overa and Aru. The sanctuary spreads over 511 square kilometres (197 mi2), lies 76 kilometres (47 mi) east of Srinagar. It was declared a game reserve in 1945 under the Dogra Rule and later upgraded to a sanctuary in 1981.
Sheshnag Lake
“Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, India”
Sheshnag Lake is an alpine high elevation oligotrophic lake located in Amarnath in the Anantnag district of Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, India at an elevation of 3590 meters. It is situated on the track leading to the Amarnath cave, about 77 km from Anantnag city & 23 km from Pahalgam. It has a maximum length of 1.1 km and maximum width of 0.7 km.
Amarnath Temple
“Hindu shrine in Kashmir, India”
Amarnath Temple is a Hindu shrine located in the Pahalgam tehsil of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a cave situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft), about 72 km from Anantnag, the district headquarters, 141 km (88 mi) from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, accessible via either Sonamarg or Pahalgam
Martand Sun Temple
“Hindu temple in Jammu and Kashmir, India”
The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mattan, in the Anantnag district of the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It dates back to the eighth century CE and was dedicated to Surya, the solar deity in Hinduism; Surya is also known by the Sanskrit-language synonym Martand. The temple was destroyed by Sikandar Shah Miri.
Kolahoi Peak
“Mountain in Jammu & Kashmir, India”
Kolahoi Peak is a mountain with peak elevation of 5,425 metres (17,799 ft) located in Lidder Valley, Jammu and Kashmir. Kolahoi Peak is easily accessible through Aru Pahalgam. The mountain is the highest mountain in Kashmir Division. Kolahoi Peak is part of the Great Himalayan range, and is located 16 km south of Kashmir.
Achabal Gardens
“Mughal garden in Anantnag, India”
Achabal Gardens, "the places of the princes", is a small Mughal garden located at the southeastern end of the Kashmir Valley in the town of Achabal, Anantnag district, India. The town is located near the Himalayan Mountains.
Chandanwari (Amarnath Yatra Base)
“High mountain valley (9,500 ft) marked by natural snow bridges and the official starting point of the sacred Amarnath pilgrimage”
Chandanwari (Amarnath Yatra Base) is a celebrated landmark of Pahalgam.
Betaab Valley (Hajan Valley)
“Fairytale mountain valley named after the Bollywood blockbuster Betaab, bisected by the glacial Lidder River”
Betaab Valley (Hajan Valley) is a celebrated landmark of Pahalgam.
Aru Valley & Village
“Picturesque alpine village 12 km from Pahalgam surrounded by snow peaks and starting point for Kolahoi glacier treks”
Aru Valley & Village is a celebrated landmark of Pahalgam.