THINGS TO DO IN KISHTWAR
Though Kishtwar is not frequented by tourists, the tourists can keep themselves busy in these activities.
Visiting the wildlife, bathing in Tatta Pani or even holding a pilgrimage tour many Hindu & Muslim shrines can be arranged. The virtual monopoly in producing world’s best Saffron and Chilgoza (the pine nut) , visitors can look forward to purchase them at their lowest rates.
Mountaineering
The peaks like Sickle Moon, Crooked Finger, Eiger, Brammah-I, Brammah-II, Ca-thedral, Flat Top, Barnaj-I, Barnaj-II, Shivling, Arjuna, Agyasol, etc.
Trekking
Kishtwar to Baltal or Amarnath, Kishtwar-Dachhan-Marwa-Warwan-Anantnag and back to Kishtwar via Synthen Pass.
Wild life tour to Kishtwar National Park.
Among the animals that make their home here include the Himalayan snowcock and the brown bear. It is home to over 15 mammal species including Snow Leopard, Himalayan black and brown bear, Kashmir Stag, Tibetan Ass, Antelope, Wild Yak and Wild Boar, etc.
Sightseeing in Tatta Pani (hot spring), and Nagseen.
Kishtwar attracts people from all over for its naturally occurring Hot Water springs. People from far off places arrive here to take dip believing it would cure them of rheumatic problems.
Religious
Pilgrimage tours to many Hindu and Muslim can be arranged. Some of them are, Athara Bhuja Devi temple, Chandi Mata temple and Hatta Wali Matta are recommended. Some important Islamic religious places like Ziarat Zain-Shah-Sahib, Farid-ud-Din Sahib and Hazrat Asrar-ud-Din Sahib are important and can be visited very easily.
