Bandipore Travel Guide: 8 Places to Visit, How to Reach & Best Time

Places to visit in Bandipore

8 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

Bandipore (district headquarters) Two sources

Location: Bandipore · district headquarters

Headquarters of Bandipore district (Wikipedia).

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Temples, shrines and mosques 1

Chota Amarnath Official source

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One of the sacred places of Hindus is Danishwar,locally also called as Chota Amarnath. It a cave in dense forests of Arin. Pilgrim have to crawl about 60 meters to reach a cave where there are engraved features of Lord Shiva. (district portal)

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Lakes, gardens, valleys and meadows 5

Gurez Valley Official source

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Gurez Valley also known as Gurais, is a remote valley in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India. (district portal)

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Athwatoo Bandipora Official source

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Athwatoo Bandipora is a picturesque tourist resort situated in the Bandipora district of Kashmir. This offbeat location is quite away from the normal tourist map you see of Kashmir. (district portal)

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Nishat Park Official source

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The famous Nishat Park in Bandipora was constructed in 1954 under the supervision of the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Bakhshi Ghulam Mohammad.Nishat garden Srinagar is the largest one of the Mughal gardens i. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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Wullar Lake Official source

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Located between Bandipore and Sopore, north of Srinagar, Wullar is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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Wullar Vantage Park Official source

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Wullar Vantage Park is a scenic eco-tourism destination located near Wular Lake , one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India . (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)

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Museums and other sights 1

Zurimanz Official source

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Scenic beauty Major Attractions in Zurimanz Scenic Sightseeing & Outdoor Activities With its breath-taking natural beauty, Zuri. (district portal)

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In depth: Gurez Valley

The listing for Bandipore includes Gurez Valley. Gurez Valley also known as Gurais, is a remote valley in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India. (district portal)

At a glance

Type: Lakes, gardens, valleys and meadows Official source
Source: District portal Official source

History and significance

District formed: 2007 (Wikipedia) Two sources

What to see

Athwatoo Bandipora: Athwatoo Bandipora is a picturesque tourist resort situated in the Bandipora district of Kashmir. This offbeat location is quite away from the normal tourist map you see of Kashmir. (district portal)
Chota Amarnath: One of the sacred places of Hindus is Danishwar,locally also called as Chota Amarnath. It a cave in dense forests of Arin. Pilgrim have to crawl about 60 meters to reach a cave where there are engraved features of Lord Shiva. (district portal)
Nishat Park: The famous Nishat Park in Bandipora was constructed in 1954 under the supervision of the then Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Bakhshi Ghulam Mohammad.Nishat garden Srinagar is the largest one of the Mughal gardens i. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)
Wullar Vantage Park: Wullar Vantage Park is a scenic eco-tourism destination located near Wular Lake , one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India . (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)
Wullar Lake: Located between Bandipore and Sopore, north of Srinagar, Wullar is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. (district portal; wording is the source's own claim)
Zurimanz: Scenic beauty Major Attractions in Zurimanz Scenic Sightseeing & Outdoor Activities With its breath-taking natural beauty, Zuri. (district portal)

Visiting

Timings, fees: Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified

Festivals

Local festivals: Dates to confirm. Not yet verified

Visitor guidelines

Gurez is near the Line of Control; check entry rules (estimate).
Security advisories and road closures change often; check official updates before travel (estimate).
High passes (Mughal Road, Sinthan Top, Razdan for Gurez) close in winter (estimate).

How to reach Gurez Valley

By air: Srinagar (SXR) and Jammu (IXJ) airports (estimate).
By rail: Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra; the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla line links the Kashmir valley (estimate).

Month by month

Month	Temp °C	Sunrise	Sunset	Verdict
Jan	IMD normals to add	07:37	17:42	Kashmir: snow, very cold; Gulmarg ski season. Jammu: cool
Feb	IMD normals to add	07:18	18:13	Snow in Kashmir; passes closed
Mar	IMD normals to add	06:44	18:38	Thaw; almond blossom in Srinagar
Apr	IMD normals to add	06:02	19:02	Spring: tulip garden in Srinagar; Jammu warming
May	IMD normals to add	05:30	19:25	Good in Kashmir; Jammu hot
Jun	IMD normals to add	05:18	19:45	Good in Kashmir; Jammu very hot
Jul	IMD normals to add	05:29	19:45	Amarnath Yatra season; monsoon in Jammu
Aug	IMD normals to add	05:52	19:21	Monsoon rain in Jammu; Kashmir mild
Sep	IMD normals to add	06:13	18:40	Good
Oct	IMD normals to add	06:35	17:59	Autumn; good
Nov	IMD normals to add	07:04	17:28	Cold; early snow on high passes
Dec	IMD normals to add	07:30	17:23	Cold; snow in Kashmir

Suggested plans

One or two days: Athwatoo Bandipora, Chota Amarnath, Gurez Valley, Nishat Park.

How to reach Bandipore

By train: See "Getting there".
By air: Srinagar (SXR) or Jammu (IXJ) (estimate).
By road: See "Getting there".
Headquarters: Bandipore
Coast: Inland

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Best time to visit Bandipore

Best time: April-October for Kashmir; October-March for Jammu (estimate).
Climate: Jammu: hot summers, July-August monsoon. Kashmir: cold snowy winters, mild summers (estimate).

Dates to plan around in Jammu & Kashmir

Shri Amarnathji Yatra — Anantnag and Ganderbal: July-August; dates set yearly by the Shrine Board (estimate)
Tulip festival — Srinagar: Usually late March-April (estimate)

Where to stay in Bandipore

No stays have been verified for Bandipore yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.

Quick answers about Bandipore

What is Bandipore known for?

Kashmir division.

What is the one place not to miss in Bandipore?

Gurez Valley. Gurez Valley also known as Gurais, is a remote valley in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India. (district portal)

Which is the nearest railway station to Bandipore?

See "Getting there".

Which is the nearest airport to Bandipore?

Srinagar (SXR) or Jammu (IXJ) (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Bandipore?

April-October for Kashmir; October-March for Jammu (estimate).

How many places are there to visit in Bandipore?

Our guide lists 8 places in Bandipore district, Jammu & Kashmir, across district headquarters, temples, shrines and mosques, lakes, gardens, valleys and meadows, museums and other sights.

Bandipore travel guide