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Kishtwar that is located at a distance of 216 kilometers from Jammu. Kishtwar lies in the Doda district. Tours to Kishtwar offers you an opportunity to visit this tableland that is surrounded by high mountains; it lies above the river Chenab and is flanked by the Nagin Sheer glacier. Tours to Kishtwar can be a very pleasant experience as the region has a pleasant weather. According to legend this province got its name from the name of an ancient sage, Kishat rishi. Kishtwar is known for its natural beauty. It has a number of waterfalls around it.

Travel to Kishtwar is extremely popular among tourists for the Kishtwar national park that includes the catchment areas of Kiar, Nanth and the Kibar streams. Animals such as the Snow Leopard, Antelope, Wild Yak and the Tibetan Ass can be commonly sighted in this park.

At a distance of 19 kilometers from Kishtwar lies the holy pilgrimage of Sarthal Devi. The shrine of Sarthal Devi is well known for its historical importance. The statute of the 18-armed Goddess is a prime attraction at Sarthal Devi. It is believed that this shrine is the winter abode of the goddess Sarthal Devi.

There are several Muslim shrines in Kishtwar. Sufi dargahs are found in almost every village of the district. In fact Doda's most famous Sufi shrine is located at Kishtwar. The Ziarat Asrar-ud-Din Sahib shrine is located in Kishtwar, Doda. Tours to Kishtwar offers you an unique opportunity to visit the sacred Sufi shrines that reflect the culture of this region Kishtwar is also famous for its sapphire mines that are located at Paddar