Avantiswami temple.

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India /Jammu & Kashmir /Baramula /Gulmarg

Sight Address : Avantiswami temple is situated at National Highway 1A, Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir 192122 Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Avantiswami temple was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. There are two adjoining temples in Avantipur and the larger of the two is the famed Avantiswami temple. The other Shiva temple was renovated and is used for daily prayers but the older and larger Avantiswami Temple is completely in ruins. It has been dated to be built in the 9th century by the ruler, King Awantivarman. He built both the temples and the elegant ruined Avantiswami temple was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. With a touch of Greek architectural styles, the temple was built of sandstone and thus could not withstand the ravages of time. Some idols are showcased in the SPS Museum in Srinagar.

Avantiswami Temple

HistoryEdit

Avantiswami Temple is completely in ruins. There are two adjoining temples in Avantipur and the larger of the two is the famed Avantiswami temple. The other Shiva temple was renovated and is used for daily prayers but the older and larger Avantiswami Temple is completely in ruins. It has been dated to be built in the 9th century by the ruler, King Awantivarman. He built both the temples and the elegant ruined Avantiswami temple was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. With a touch of Greek architectural styles, the temple was built of sandstone and thus could not withstand the ravages of time. Some idols are showcased in the SPS Museum in Srinagar.

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March to October.

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Morning, Afternoon & Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 Minutes Minimum.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The road to Gulmarg is very beautiful. All sorts of transport are available to Gulmarg from Srinagar. Taxies are easily available to reach these site in Gulmarg.

Bus : Gulmarg is well linked by bus services from most of the cities in Jammu and Kashmir. State owned buses and Private tourist deluxe luxury buses are also available to reach Gulmarg from various parts of J&K like Srinagar (Rs 150), Sonmarg (Rs 300) and many other parts of the state.

Train : Closest railway station is Srinagar railway station and taxies,buses are available to reach Gulmarg. Buses and more frequent shared jeeps run from Batmalu Bus Station in Srinagar to Tangmarg (summer/winter Rs.45/55). Change there for Gulmarg (Rs.20/30), around 13km beyond on hairpins through the pine forest. By private jeep, day returns from Srinagar cost around RS.1800 per vehicle.

Air : Nearest airport to Gulmarg is Srinagar which is 56 km away from Gulmarg. Jeeps and Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gulmarg, which will cost around Rs 1,000 – 1,200. Srinagar is well connected to Delhi with daily regular flights. Many other Indian cities are also connected to Srinagar by air.

Others : Visitors can reach the place by local means of transportation such as sledges, field chutes, and horses.

Things to CarryEdit

Food & plenty of drinking water, woollen cloths, camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

Temperatures in Gulmarg remain well below zero for major part of the year. Keep your body well covered with gloves, boots, overcoats to prevent frostbite. On the way to Gulmarg, there are small shops where you can buy heavy woollens and boots for rent. Do buy these, as at that altitude, you’ll surely require them.