Kishtwar, a hidden gem in Kashmir, launches thrilling sports activities for adventure lovers!

To promote tourism, the authorities in Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir launched adventure and sports activities. The effort is being taken to entice travellers from near and far to the valley.. The inauguration of the activities were done by the District Development Commissioner, Kishtwar, Ashok Sharma while the event is being organised by the Kishtwar Development Authority (KDA) at the Chowgam grounds.

The authorities informed that on the very first day, the zorbing ball adventure was introduced. Besides, other activities such as sky jumpers, trampoline and paragliding will be introduced in the coming days.
The commissioner, appreciating the efforts, said, “Kishtwar township and other areas have great potential for paragliding, which needs to be exploited for attracting tourists.”

About Kishtwar
Kishtwar is an unexplored gem in Kashmir noted for its saffron productions. The destination is also known as the Land of Sapphire and saffron for this reason. Located some 235 km from Jammu, the place boasts of some incredible scenery which includes towering snow-clad mountains, green valleys and pretty rivers. You’ll be amazed to see the gorgeous flowering grasslands, fruit orchards and green forests here.

The place is also an ideal adventure spot given its topography. The Paddar and Wadhwan Valleys here are particularly famous for paragliding and rock climbing. One can also enjoy trekking in the region, and one of the most famous treks here takes you through Paddar Valley to Zanskar Valley.


Besides, the place is prized for its incredible saffron fields, spread across the district's several picturesque hamlets, including Berwar, Hatta and Pochhal, to name a few. The best time to see these blooms is between October and November.

Some of the prominent places to visit in Kishtwar include Qilla Kishtwar, Katarsamna and Bharnoin.

1. Is Kishtwar part of Kashmir valley?
   Yes
2. What is Kishtwar famous for?
   It's famous for adventure activities and saffron fields.
3. Which district is known as the Land of Saffron?
   Kishtwar District