Awantipora
Awantipora or Awantipur is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is situated between Anantnag and Srinagar on NH 44 (former name NH 1A before renumbering of all national highways). Awantipora was named after Avanti Varman and had a number of ancient Hindu temples built by the king including the Avantiswami Temple. The ruins of temples constructed by Lalitaditya are also found in Awantipora. The temple sites are protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
City : pulwama
State : jammu_and_kashmir
Cities near by Awantipora, pulwama
City | Distance |
---|---|
Shupiyanto Awantipora distance | 28.121 km |
Kulgamto Awantipora distance | 30.662 km |
Qazigundto Awantipora distance | 33.35 km |
Anantnagto Awantipora distance | 24.457 km |
Awantipora For enquiries
If you are looking to know more information about Awantipora, our team at pulwama will assist you personally through the below dedicated number
Awantipora contact number : +91 9842067265
Things to do in and around Awantipora
Awantipora or Awantipur is a town and a notified area committee in Pulwama district of the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is situated between Anantnag and Srinagar on NH 44 (former name NH 1A before renumbering of all national highways). Awantipora was named after Avanti Varman and had a number of ancient Hindu temples built by the king including the Avantiswami Temple. The ruins of temples constructed by Lalitaditya are also found in Awantipora. The temple sites are protected and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.