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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Bandipura
Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia
About Bandipura
Bandipura sits on the route: 25 minutes from Hājan, 42km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Bandipura is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, with about 37,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Hājan, about 13 km away.
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What is there to see near Bandipura?
Within an hour or so of Bandipura: Dal Lake, Srinagar (42 km), Gulmarg (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Bandipura?
The nearest famous roads are Zoji La Pass and Babusar Pass.
Where is Bandipura?
Bandipura is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, about 13 km from Hājan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 37,081
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 34.4173, 74.6431
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Worth the detour from Bandipura
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Gulmarg
A meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Bandipura
- 48 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
- 61 kmSonamargThe Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
- 76 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
- 78 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.
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