Kishtwar Town and Kishtwar National Park belt

About this place

Kishtwar Town and National Park,A remote highland town surrounded by deep gorges, cedar forests and towering peaks. It is the access point for Kishtwar National Park, known for rugged trekking routes, rivers and alpine scenery, and for shrines like Sarthal Devi.

History & highlights

Historically part of a small hill principality, Kishtwar lay on interior routes between Kashmir, Zanskar and the Chenab valley. It was absorbed into the Dogra kingdom of Jammu and later into the princely state of J&K. The national park designation in the late 20th century highlighted its ecological and adventure-tourism potential.

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