Pulwama District · Kashmir Valley
Pulwama: Things to Do, Food, Markets & Local Guide
The rice bowl and dairy heart of Kashmir, home to Pampore's saffron fields and the ancient ruins of Awantipora.
Overview
Pulwama, a district headquarters in south Kashmir, is known as the "rice bowl of Kashmir" and a centre of dairy farming, sometimes called the Anand of Kashmir. The district includes Pampore, the saffron capital of India, and the 9th-century Avantiswami temple ruins at Awantipora. It is fertile agricultural country close to Srinagar.
Pulwama on the Map
Things to Do & Places to Visit in Pulwama
Awantipora Ruins (Avantiswami Temple)
View on map →The ruins of a 9th-century temple complex on the Srinagar-Anantnag highway.
Pampore Saffron Fields
View on map →The famous saffron karewas of Pampore lie within Pulwama district.
Payer Temple
View on map →A small, well-preserved ancient stone temple near Pulwama town.
Aharbal & Kounsarnag (via south)
View on map →The forested south of the region leads toward waterfalls and alpine lakes.
Food & Restaurants in Pulwama
Pulwama town and the highway through the district have Kashmiri eateries and dhabas. The district is dairy country, so fresh milk and local produce are staples.
Find restaurants in PulwamaMarkets & Bazaars in Pulwama
Pulwama town has a main bazaar serving the district, and Pampore within the district is a centre of the saffron trade.
Find markets in PulwamaLocal Specialities of Pulwama
Rice
Pulwama is the rice bowl of Kashmir, its fertile fields feeding much of the valley.
Milk & Dairy
A major dairy-farming district, sometimes called the Anand of Kashmir.
Saffron
Pampore, within Pulwama, produces the world-famous Kashmiri Mongra saffron.
How to Reach Pulwama
Pulwama town is about 30 km south of Srinagar (around an hour). The district straddles NH 44, with Pampore and Awantipora both on the main highway between Srinagar and Anantnag.
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Pulwama FAQs
What is Pulwama known for?
Pulwama is known as the rice bowl of Kashmir and a centre of dairy farming. The district includes Pampore, the saffron capital of India, and the ancient Awantipora temple ruins on the Srinagar-Anantnag highway.
Is Pampore in Pulwama district?
Yes. Pampore, the saffron town of Kashmir, lies within Pulwama district on NH 44, about 13 km from Srinagar.
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