The main source of livelihood in the district is Agriculture & Horticulture. The low-lying areas of Kulgam are very fertile for rice cultivation (known for best yield) so it is considered as 'Rice Bowl of Kashmir'. On the other hand, the upper areas are known for the production of quality apple, Pears. Livestock and sheep rearing is a subsidiary occupation in rural populations, particularly in the upper areas.
The District Kulgam is covered by the mighty & majestic Pir Panjal mountain range on the northwest side acting as massive topographical protection. The area is significantly covered in forestation.
Town Kulgam is situated at a distance of about 68 km from Srinagar and about 17 km from Anantnag. It has road connectivity with its neighboring districts like Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag, and Ramban, etc. and Town besides being linked with far-flung areas of the District by a dependable road network. Besides places of spiritual interest, the district has tourist spots like "Ahrabal waterfall" on Veshev Nallah, Amnoo Eid Gah which is a place of sight-seeing in the extreme south-west of district Kulgam., Kongwattan and Gurwattan ahead of Ahrabal, Charenbal and Nandimarg high land pastures are also places of tourist attraction apart from virgin meadows in the area from Kund to Ladigasan (ahead of Aherbal clefts). The District also has a superabundance of natural water resources in the shape of various famous springs such as Kounsernag ( ahead of Aherbal ), Waseknag (Kund), Khee Nag( Khee Jogipora), etc. - Arsalan nisar
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