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Anantnag

Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia

About Anantnag

Anantnag sits on the route: 10 minutes from Mattan, 48km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.

Anantnag is a city located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. With a population of 150,592, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Anantnag sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Anantnag to your route.

About Anantnag

Anantnag (Urdu pronunciation: [ənənt̪nɑːɡ] ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [anant̪naːɡ] ), also called Islamabad (Urdu pronunciation: [ɪslɑːmɑːbɑːd̪] ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [islaːmaːbaːd̪]), is the administrative headquarters of Anantnag district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region.

Read more It is located at a distance of 53 kilometres (33 miles) from the union territory's capital Srinagar. It is the third largest city in Jammu and Kashmir after Srinagar and Jammu with an urban agglomerate population of 159,838 and a municipal limit population of 109,433.

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Where is Anantnag located?

Anantnag is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia. The coordinates are 33.7307 latitude, 75.1542 longitude.

What is the population of Anantnag?

Anantnag has a population of approximately 150,592 people, making it a city in India.

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Quick Information

Population
150,592
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Jammu and Kashmir
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
33.7307, 75.1542

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Anantnag

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Pahalgam

The Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.

35 km · about 40 min drive

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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Anantnag

  • 35 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
  • 65 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.
  • 80 kmGulmargA meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.

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