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Anantnag
Anantnag is a city in India, and the second largest city in the Kashmir Valley. Its district headquarters has the largest number of tourist spots in the Kashmir valley.
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Why Anantnag?
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- Martand Sun Temple
- Lidder Valley
- Tomb of Shams-ud-Din Araqi
- Bumzuva Cave and Temple
Anantnag at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Martand Sun Temple: The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mattan, in the Anantnag district of the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- Lidder Valley: The Lidder Valley or Liddar Valley is a Himalayan sub-valley of the Kashmir Valley, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The Lidder River flows down the valley.
- Tomb of Shams-ud-Din Araqi: Tomb of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi or Ziyarat e Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi or Araqi Shrine is a religious site of Kashmiri Muslims located at Chadoora, Budgam. In this shrine there is buried Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi and Malik Hyder, a Kashmiri Historian.
- Bumzuva Cave and Temple: Bumzuva cave and temple are a group of Hindu temples and man-made caves in the village of Bumazuv in the Lidder Valley of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Sightseeing Places
- Martand Sun Temple: The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mattan, in the Anantnag district of the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- Lidder Valley: The Lidder Valley or Liddar Valley is a Himalayan sub-valley of the Kashmir Valley, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The Lidder River flows down the valley.
- Tomb of Shams-ud-Din Araqi: Tomb of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi or Ziyarat e Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi or Araqi Shrine is a religious site of Kashmiri Muslims located at Chadoora, Budgam. In this shrine there is buried Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi and Malik Hyder, a Kashmiri Historian.
- Bumzuva Cave and Temple: Bumzuva cave and temple are a group of Hindu temples and man-made caves in the village of Bumazuv in the Lidder Valley of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Temples
- Martand Sun Temple: The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mattan, in the Anantnag district of the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
- Bumzuva Cave and Temple: Bumzuva cave and temple are a group of Hindu temples and man-made caves in the village of Bumazuv in the Lidder Valley of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Places That Define Anantnag
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Martand Sun Temple
The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mattan, in the Anantnag district of the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Lidder Valley
The Lidder Valley or Liddar Valley is a Himalayan sub-valley of the Kashmir Valley, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The Lidder River flows down the valley.
Tomb of Shams-ud-Din Araqi
Tomb of Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi or Ziyarat e Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi or Araqi Shrine is a religious site of Kashmiri Muslims located at Chadoora, Budgam. In this shrine there is buried Mir Shams-ud-Din Araqi and Malik Hyder, a Kashmiri Historian.
Bumzuva Cave and Temple
Bumzuva cave and temple are a group of Hindu temples and man-made caves in the village of Bumazuv in the Lidder Valley of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 44 km from Anantnag.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Anantnag railway station, about 4 km from central Anantnag.
- By Road: Usually it takes around a half a day to reach here from Jammu. J&K State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) operates fairly comfortable buses from Jammu costing around ₹350.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Anantnag (Apr, May, Jun) averages 11–23°C with about 72 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Anantnag (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 17–28°C with about 86 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Anantnag (Oct, Nov) averages 4–20°C with about 36 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Anantnag (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages -2–10°C with about 45 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C.
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- Overview: Anantnag is a city in India, and the second largest city in the Kashmir Valley. Its district headquarters has the largest number of tourist spots in the Kashmir valley.
- Best Way To Explore: Auto-rickshaws can be found everywhere. Taxis and buses area also available.
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Significance
Anantnag is a city in India, and the second largest city in the Kashmir Valley. Its district headquarters has the largest number of tourist spots in the Kashmir valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anantnag is most comfortable in January, February, May, June and August, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is July (average high 28°C) and the wettest months are March, April and July.
The nearest airport is Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 44 km away. The nearest railway station is Anantnag railway station, about 4 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Martand Sun Temple, Lidder Valley, Tomb of Shams-ud-Din Araqi and Bumzuva Cave and Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 7°C to 28°C over the year, with about 835 mm of rain in total.
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