Pulwama is a district in Jammu and Kashmir.Pulwama is famous all over the world for the saffron cultivation which is mainly grown in the Karewa lands of Pampore, Kakapora and Pulwama blocks.The district is also called RICE BOWL of Kashmir for maximum production of rice grains in the J & K state.
Pulwama being a part of the beautiful valley is bounded by SRINAGAR in the North by BUDGAM and POONCH Districts the west and by ANANTNAG Districts in the South and East. The District was formed in 1979 by separation of Tehsils Pulwama, Shopian and Tral of District Anantnag. The total area of the district is 1398 Sq. Kmtrs., as per Census 1981, the district consists of 554 villages including 18 un-inhabitated . The district is administratively divided into four Tehsils I.e. Pulwama, Pampore, Shopian and Tral which have further been grouped into six community block viz Pulwama, Shopian, Keller, Kakapora, Tral and Pampore for development purposes. The Administrative center of the district is situated at Pulwama which is about 31 Kms from the Srinagar.
The district is famous for Archeological monuments especially those left by Raja Avantivarman & Lalta Ditya religious shrines like that of Khan-Kahi Faiz Panah of Shah Hamdan(R.A) at Tral and temple of Jawala Mukhi at Khrew. Mughal Road, the famous Shahrah is also a communication path of the district with other parts of the country.
PLACES OF INTEREST
AHARBAL WATERFALL: 35 Kmr. From Shopian AHARBAL is famous for an impressive water fall formed by river Vishav. The fall has a height of 24.4 meters. The water fall is bewitchingly beautiful surrounded by Fir forests at the scenic spot.
Kungwattan: A charming and enchanting meadow, which is eight kms away from Aharbal. Though there is no motorable road to the meadow however ponies can be hired to reach to the lap of nature.
Nagberan: Situated about 2 kms from the town of Tral. Nagberan is place of scenic beauty visited by the lovers of nature.
Shikargah: Developed as an attractive tourist spot is situated about 3 kms from Tral. Maharaja Hari Singh used to visit the place for wild life watching.
Hurpora: About 12 kms from Shopian, commands a beautiful scenic view. The place is situated on the historical Mughal road and is accessible by car or a bus.
Tarsar and Marsar: There are two legendry lakes in the District, Tarsar and Marsar. Situated in the high mountains about 3 and 5 kms, from Nagberan. . These two lakes have a close association with the Folk of Kashmir
Aripal Nagh: Situated about 11 Kms from Tral town & is famous for its natural Water Spring (Nagh) oozing out from the the corner of Wastoor-Wan ( small hill). The water is abundant used for irrigation & drinking water supply to the entire Tral area.
The Avantishwar Temple: The Awantishwar temple at Jawbrari at Awantipora is the significant monuments present in the district. The temple was built by Raja Awanti Varma in the 9th Century A.D when he chose it as his capital..The temple is dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva as is clearly seen from the idol..
The Payer Temple: Payer temple is situated about 3kms in the south of Pulwama district . The temple is known after the village, Payer, which it is situated. some travelers call it Payech temple. The belief is that the temple is carved out of a single stone.
