Historical places and monuments of Anantnag

Martand is a significant Archeological site.Its impressive Architecture reveals the glorious past of the  area.All that remains of the temple ia a central rectangular building surrounding by a court and rectangular colonnade.The most important shrine ofAmarnath cave is situated about 48 kms from pahalgam which attracts devotees from all over the world.It is located in the upper reaches of the district at an altitude of about 13000ft from the sea level.Shrine is believed to be an abode oflord shiva.The year 2002 recorded a figure of above 1.1 lakh pilgrims to the holy shrine.
The famous shrine of Baba-Zain-ul-din Wali is existing at Aishmuqam.The shrine of Baba-Hyder Rishi is located at Anantnag.He is the last giant of Rishi order of saints.
The famous tourist places are pahalgam, Kokernag,Achabal,Verinag and Daksum.

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