The Kishanganga
The river and the villages across the LoC.
Village on the Kishanganga at the LoC
Teetwal
A border village on the Kishanganga river in the Karnah valley, facing the other side of the Line of Control, with a newly built Sharda temple. By permission only.
Kupwara districtAbout 175 km · 6 hours from Srinagar
Teetwal is a village in the Karnah valley at the far north-west of Kupwara, on the bank of the Kishanganga (Neelum) river. The river marks the Line of Control here, and villages on the other side are in plain view.
A Sharda temple was built at Teetwal in 2023, on the traditional pilgrimage route to the ancient Sharda Peeth across the LoC, and has become a place of pilgrimage. The drive here crosses Sadhna Pass with sweeping mountain views.
Permission
This is a border area. Visits need permission from the local authorities or army, usually arranged a day or more ahead, and every adult must carry original government photo ID. Foreign nationals face additional restrictions. Access can be suspended at short notice — we confirm the position before you travel.
Things to do
What to see in Teetwal
Sharda temple
Built in 2023 on the old pilgrimage route.
Best time to visit
May to October.
How to reach
- From Srinagar — about 175 km via Kupwara and Sadhna Pass, around 6 hours.
Tour packages
All packagesAdd Teetwal to a Kashmir package
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Questions
Visiting Teetwal
Indian citizens need a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport or Voter ID). Foreign nationals require a valid passport and Indian visa. Some areas near the border may require special permits — we assist with all documentation for your Kashmir trip.
Large numbers of tourists visit Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg every season, and the main tourist circuit is well policed. Conditions can still change at short notice, so before you book, check the latest travel updates from J&K Tourism and any advisory from your own government if you are travelling from abroad. We are based in Srinagar and on these roads every day. If a road closure, weather or a local restriction affects your route, we will tell you before you travel and adjust the itinerary.
Close to Srinagar: Doodhpathri, Yusmarg, Manasbal Lake and the Naranag temples. In the south: Kokernag, Verinag, Aharbal and Daksum. In the north, in summer only: Gurez, Bangus and the Lolab Valley.
Kupwara district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Kupwara
- Lolab ValleyThe valley of love
- Bangus ValleyThe great meadow of the north
- Sadhna PassGateway to Karnah
- Kalaroos CavesThe legendary caves of Lolab
- ChandigamA green village in Lolab
Nearby
Other places in the valley
Gateway to Karnah
Sadhna Pass
The valley of love
Lolab Valley
The great meadow of the north
Bangus Valley
The peace bridge at Uri