natural wonder
Dal Lake, Srinagar
The Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir, a serene urban lake famous for ornate houseboats, floating gardens, and shikara boat rides against Himalayan backdrops.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Awantipur
Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia
About Awantipur
Awantipur is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Trāl, 23km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Awantipur is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Trāl, about 9 km away.
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What is there to see near Awantipur?
Within an hour or so of Awantipur: Dal Lake, Srinagar (23 km), Pahalgam (30 km), Sonamarg (50 km), Zoji La Pass (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Awantipur?
The nearest famous roads are Zoji La Pass.
Where is Awantipur?
Awantipur is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, about 9 km from Trāl.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,647
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 33.9198, 75.0152
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Worth the detour from Awantipur
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Pahalgam
The Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sonamarg
The Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
50 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Zoji La Pass
A 3,528-meter pass linking Kashmir to Ladakh through dramatic switchbacks, one of the most treacherous and scenic mountain roads in India.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Awantipur
- 30 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
- 50 kmSonamargThe Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
- 58 kmZoji La PassA 3,528-meter pass linking Kashmir to Ladakh through dramatic switchbacks, one of the most treacherous and scenic mountain roads in India.
- 60 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
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