Chowgan

About Chowgan in Kishtwar, Kashmir

A playground/grazing field kind of a place at the centre of Kishtwar, Chowgan unarguably makes for the major attraction for tourist. The scenic place in Kishtwar is surrounded by Chinar, Deodar and different kinds of trees and spreads in an area of 165-acre. One can also see a variety of flowers here that further enhances the beauty of this tourist attraction.

On its north is the Gori Shanker Mandir and on its south is another famous attraction of Kishtwar, the Shrine of Asrar-Ud-Din- Bagdadi. A part of this field is being used as an air-strip where helicopters and other light air-crafts land.

Due to its central location, Chowgan has been the social hub for the locals who come here for evenings and morning walks or for playing an outdoor sport or simply to sit amidst the beautiful settings. The tourists too can enjoy spending sometime relishing the beauty of this lush meadow area and the tranquillity of the place.

Who is it For?

The place is ideal for family vacationers and romantic couples wishing to spend sometime amidst nature.