Sinthan Top - Jammu and Kashmir - India

The Sinthan pass connects Kashmir valley with Jammu Province through Kishtwar, it is 12700 feet (3,8930 m) above sea level and is snow-capped for most of the year.  The new highway is well built and secure and almost effortlessly takes you to Sinthan Top. The vast majority of tourists are unaware of this place. Getting there may take a lot of time and energy for those who are occasional travelers but it is a place which is a must see for everyone.

Sinthan Top is a less-known tourist spot in the outskirts of Srinagar that is gradually gaining popularity because of its natural beauty. It lies midway on the Anantnag-Kokernag-Sinthan-Kishtwar road, which was opened in recent years.

Sinthan Top, un-doughtily, is one of the beautiful sight to see in Kashmir although it is not known to many people. Around 40 kilometres of uphill drive from Daksum, it`s an adventurous journey with lush green mountains on roadside.

The road is well maintained by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) that provides an easy access to this spot. Lying at an elevation of 12000 feet above the sea level, this place overlooks beautiful sceneries of the low-lying regions. The sprawling cover of snow paints this entire area in white, making it visually appealing.

The Sinthan top has great potentials for Adventure Tourism. The spot is absolutely perfect for climbing and skiing, especially with the altitude at which it is positioned and the vast types of mountains surrounding the immediate vicinity. It can be of immense value to the economy of adventure tourism business in and around the valley.

April to June is the most popular time for tourists to visit Sinthan top as the weather is cool and temperatures range between 10 degree Celcius and 30 degree Celcius. 

How to Reach

By Road

Srinagar lies on the National Highway Number One which immediately connects the Kashmir Valley to Jammu and rest of India.

By Bus

Regular bus services are available to Srinagar from New Delhi; the journey takes approximately 24 hours. The bus services are also accessible from Jammu and it takes around 12 hours to complete the entire drive. It is also possible to take joined taxis from Jammu. Connecting buses from Leh and Srinagar take almost two days with a similar stop at Kargil.

By Train

Srinagar has a planned railway station which is now prepared and ready for use. Jammu Tawi has been the major sharing station till date and provides several trains such as the Jammu Tawi Express, Jhelum Express, Malwa Express and Andaman Express to help you reach your destination safely.

By Air

The Srinagar Airport is situated at a distance of 13 km from the city hub and is named after Sheikh-Noor-ud-din Noorani, a well-known saint in Kashmir. The airport has direct flights from a whole lot of cities in India including New Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu. Flight services are provided by almost all major airlines.

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