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Kupwāra

Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia

About Kupwāra

Kupwāra is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Gulmarg, 55km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.

Kupwāra is a town located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. With a population of 14,711, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Kupwāra 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 Kupwāra to your route.

About Kupwāra

Apharwat Peak is a summit, situated at a height of 4,390 metres (14,403 ft) above the sea level, in Gulmarg, India. It receives heavy snowfall and remains covered with snow for much of the year. The Line of Control (LOC) is barely a few kilometres away from here. Lying in the second phase of the cable car ride from

Read more Gulmarg, reaching this spot is highly dependent on the weather conditions. Gulmarg has more than three acres of ski and snowboarding terrain. The beginner's slopes start at about 7000 feet, while more serious runs of Phase 1 are at 10,000 feet. A chairlift can take ski and snowboard enthusiasts up to 11,500 feet, while Phase 2 is the highest run at 14,000 feet. The gondola on Apharwat Peak, one of the Asia's largest and highest cable car ringed by pine forests and snow capped Himalayan mountain peaks, takes skiers and snowboarders to the height of 3900 metres to 4100 metres on the mountain. Nearest Airport is Sheikh Ul Alam International airport Srinagar.

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Where is Kupwāra located?

Kupwāra is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia. The coordinates are 34.0306 latitude, 74.2642 longitude.

What is the population of Kupwāra?

Kupwāra has a population of approximately 14,711 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
14,711
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Jammu and Kashmir
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
34.0306, 74.2642

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 Kupwāra

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Gulmarg

A meadow of flowers at 2,650 meters transformed into India's premier ski resort with the world's second-highest operating gondola.

11 km · about 20 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

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  • Right hereGulmargA 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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