Shopian

                                                                        

Shopian is a historical town and has gained importance from the time of Mughal rulers. It was previously known as ‘Sheen-e-van’ meaning ‘forest of snow’. Shopian was one out of six Wazarat Headquarters in Kashmir from 1872-1892 A.D. The District is situated in the laps of foot Hills of Pirpanchal range and most of its area is Hilly Terrain.the District is having an area of 30,741.6 hectares. It is at a distance of 51 km from the city Srinagar. Shopian has been an ancient Town of Kashmir, which among other factors in the past has historical importance since it is situated on the ancient imperial road commonly known as Mughal Road. Shopian has the honor to had Imam Shahi Hamadan entered via it into the Kashmir valley to spread the message of Islam. Shopian Town-the District Headquarters is situated at a distance of 51KM from Srinagar & 20KM from Pulwama on 2146Mts above the sea level. It has decades of old road connectivity with Anantnag as well as Kulgam.

The district possesses tremendous scope for expansion of the fruit industry under different schemes which can boost the economy not only of this district but the whole state.

The District with lush green forests especially in areas like Sedow, Hirpora & Keller is rich in scenic beauty. Development of these villages/areas as tourist villages will boost tourism in the District for the economic development of the people.

People from all around the globe visit tourist places like Peer Ki Gali which is on a mountain top of Mughal road. Mughal Sarai - this palace is situated on the bank of the river which flows on the side of Mughal road. This palace was used by Mughal rulers as their resting place during their travels. Debjan forests - this place is another tourist place of Shopian, where spring is present in the middle of Dabjan forest.                              -Arsalan nisar