Pampore Srinagar: India’s Saffron Capital

Pampore town, located in the Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir is popular for its immense and fine quality productions of saffron. But wait, there is more to Pampore than just saffron.  Let’s see what the Saffron Town Srinagar has to offer.

Popular Tourist Attractions In Pampore

1. Awantipora Ruins

Awantipora Ruins is a lost paradise Kashmir. The ruins were founded by Awantivarman, the king who reigned Kashmir during the 9th century. Awantipora is an ancient township, located at a distance of 29 km from Srinagar, and is not one of the popular tourist attractions in Pampore but still worth the visit, if you are a history buff. These ruins are evidence of the rich historical and cultural heritage of Kashmir during the time, making it one of the offbeat places to visit near Pampore.

2. Jamia Masjid

If you wish to witness the cultural diversity of Pampore Srinagar Kashmir, then you should definitely pay a visit to the Jamia Masjid in Pampore. 

Jamia Masjid is an integral spot of Pampore Tourism, and the intricate architecture of the mosque makes it a popular tourist places in Pampore Srinagar Kashmir. The peaceful ambiance of the mosque is what draws tourists to this place. 

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3. Pampore Garden

Pampore Tourism also includes a leisurely stroll through Pampore Gardens, where you can find plenty of tourists and locals walking in the garden, taking pictures amidst the fully bloomed Saffron flowers, making it one of the best part of our Pampore travel Guide. 

Strolling through the garden is a heavenly feeling, as it offers a tranquil escape and makes you appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Saffron Town Srinagar.

Things To Do In Pampore

• Witness Saffron Harvesting: Pampore is popular for its saffron fields, and the fine quality saffron produced here, so you can imagine how cool would it be to witness its harvesting. The process of harvesting is quite fascinating to watch. The charm of the process is to watch the farmers dedicatedly hand pick the saffron one by one. 
• Pampore Shopping: Our travel guide suggests you to check out the Pampore market, for it offers some of the exclusive handicrafts, and traditional Kashmiri stuff, including shawls, pherans and obviously saffron. 
• Attend The saffron Festival: If you happen to visit during late October to November, you can even attend the Saffron Festival. The event features traditional saffron picking, overwhelming cultural performances, local handicraft exhibitions, which is a delight to be a part of. It also features a culinary delight infused with saffron to experience flavours of Kashmir.

Best Time To Visit Pampore

How To Reach Pampore Kashmir?

By Railways: Pampore has a railway station of it’s own so you can also reach Pampore by a train. 

By Road: You can hit the road and take a local bus to Pampore, or hire a taxi.

Adventure Activities In Pampore

Accommodation In Pampore

Vivanta Dal View, Four Points by Sheraton, RK Sarovar Portico are some of the best Resorts near Pampore in Kashmir. Even though there are not top hotels in Pampore, you can still go for the various resorts in Srinagar and then hire a taxi from there.