Hari Parbat Fort :Another historical monument of Srinagar is the Hari
Parbat Fort constructed by the Afghan Governer,Atta Mohammad Khan(1808-10),on the top of
the Hari Parbat or Koh-e-Maraan hill. The architecture of the Fort is similar to that of
the forts in Central Asia. Khir
Bhawani Temple :Situated at
Tullamula in the Srinagar district,is an important hindu shrine.The temple is associated
with the hindu goddess,Ragnya Devi.An annual festival is held here on Jesht
Ashtami(May-June) when hindus visit the place in large numbers to offer prayers and seek
the blessings of the diety. In addition ,there are umpteen places of religious importance
in Srinagar. Mattan :The temples of Mattan are located midway between Anantnag and Pahalgam.
There is a Shiva Temple in the centre of a deep pond. Martand:This is a significant Archaelogical site. Its impressive Architecture
reveals the glorious past of the area. All that remains of the temple is a central
rectangular building surrounded by a court and rectangular colonnade.Shrines
:The most important shrine is
of Amarnath cave situated about 48 KMs from Pahalgam which attracts devotees from all over
the world. It is located in the upper reaches of the Distt at an altitude of about
13000ft. from the sea level. Shrine is believed to be an abode of lord Shiva. There are
famous temples at Anantnag,Deviangan,Bijbehara, Akingam,Lukbhavan, and Goswami
Gund,Nagdandi Ashram. The famous shrines of Bab-Zain-Ud-Din Wali is existing at Aishmuqam.
The shrine of Baba-Hyder Rishi is located at Anantnag. He is the last giant of Rishi order
of saints.Bandipore :This town lies on the east bank of Wullar lake and
is also called the "Port of Wullar". The roads to Gurez and Gilgit lead from
this town. A beautiful park at the pattern of Famous Nishat Bagh exists there. Gurez :It is a
beautiful valley located 86Kms from Bandipopre. River Kishenganga flows through it. Pattan:This is an old town and remained capital of Kashmir during
Shankervarman regime. It is 26 Kms from Srinagar.Tomb of Sheikh
Noor-ud-din-Noorani:The tomb of Alamdar-e-Kashmir is situated 28 Kms in
southwest of Srinagar at Chrar-e- Sharif in Budgam District. The shrine on the burial site
was constructed by the then ruler of Kashmir Zain ul Abideen. Sheikh Noor-ud-din was born
in Kaimoh and his ancestors belonged to Kishtwar. He was a pious soul and travelled
throughout Kashmir to spread the message of his religion. He meditated for 12 years inside
a cave. Four centuries after his death Afghan governor Atta Mohd. Khan issued coins in his
name. The shrine alongwith Khanqah was gutted in a devatating fire in 1995. A new shrine
is planned to be constructed in its place.
