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.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Pulwama
Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia
About Pulwama
Pulwama is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Nagam, 24km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.
Pulwama is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Nagam, about 12 km away.
Pulwama (Urdu pronunciation: [pʊlʋɑːmɑː] ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [pulʋoːm] or [pulɡoːm]) is a city and notified area council in the Pulwama district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of the summer capital of the state,Read more
Srinagar.
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What is there to see near Pulwama?
Within an hour or so of Pulwama: Dal Lake, Srinagar (24 km), Pahalgam (41 km), Gulmarg (52 km), Sonamarg (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Pulwama?
The nearest famous roads are Zoji La Pass.
Where is Pulwama?
Pulwama is in Jammu and Kashmir, India, about 12 km from Nagam.
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- Population
- 20,071
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 33.8740, 74.8996
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Worth the detour from Pulwama
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Pahalgam
The Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
41 km · about 50 min drive
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Gulmarg
A meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Pulwama
- 41 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
- 52 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.
- 60 kmSonamargThe Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
- 69 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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