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Shangus

Jammu and Kashmir, India · Asia

About Shangus

Shangus sits on the route: 10 minutes from Achhībal, 58km from Dal Lake, Srinagar.

Shangus is a town located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. With a population of 7,875, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Shangus 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 Shangus to your route.

About Shangus

Shangus is an assembly constituency and a tehsil in Anantnag district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is Home village of current MLA Shangus-Anantnag East Reyaz Ahmad Khan. Shangus is the biggest village in Anantnag District in terms of Population and area. Jamia Masjid Shangus popular as Masjid

Read more e Mukaram is the 2nd largest Masjid in J&K after Jamia Masjid, Srinagar.The old Jama Masjid shangus was the third-largest mosque in Kashmir, after Srinagar and Shopian built on the pattern of Srinagar and Shopian Jamia Masjids. It was heavily influenced by Persian architecture and has a square garden in the middle. The construction of the mosque started on 9 November 1949, and was completed in 1955, taking around 6 years at that time. According to ancestors, when the fundraising began, it was around 300 rupee first time & then money for the construction of the mosque was collected from the whole area, totaling 18,000 rupees at that time during the inaugural construction. Later, it was upgraded and decorated over time to time In 2020, it was decided that reconstruction should take place by the local body of auqaf but it took some time because of COVID that time .The reconstruction started with a stone-laying ceremony on 13 August 2021, and is continuing to this date. Its area was increased from two sides, making it the second-largest mosque in all of Kashmir after Historic Srinagar jamia masjid & taking over shopian mosque. If you want to visit, you can simply reach Shangus via Achabal or, which is just 6-7 km away or through mattan side u can also reach shangus.It is located on the road leading to Anantnag East (Islamabad) areas like Wangam, Isso, Ranipora, Brah, Telwani etc.The auqaf building is just adjacent to Jamia masjid.

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Where is Shangus located?

Shangus is located in Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia. The coordinates are 33.6969 latitude, 75.2837 longitude.

What is the population of Shangus?

Shangus has a population of approximately 7,875 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
7,875
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Jammu and Kashmir
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
33.6969, 75.2837

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 Shangus

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.

36 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Shangus

  • 36 kmPahalgamThe Valley of Shepherds at the confluence of the Lidder River, a base camp for the Amarnath Yatra and surrounded by alpine meadows.
  • 67 kmSonamargThe Meadow of Gold sits at 2,800 meters along the ancient Silk Road route, gateway to the Thajiwas Glacier and stunning alpine scenery.
  • 68 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.

Nearby Destinations

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