Bandipore or Bandipora is the headquarters of district of Bandipore in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located on the northern banks of Wullar Lake—the second-largest freshwater lake in Asia. Bandipora has a terraced garden similar to that of Nishat Bagh in Srinagar. Bandipora is bound by mountains on three sides and by Wular Lake on the fourth. As per folklore, the name of Bandipora originated either from Bund of Wular as Bund e pur, from the local folk-singing bands (bāṇd) as Baand e pur or from the enclosed (band) geographical location as Bandh e pur.
Gurez, or Gurais, is a valley located in the high Himalayas, about 86 kilometres (53 mi) from Bandipore and 123 kilometres (76 mi) from Srinagar, to the north of the Kashmir valley. At about 2,400 metres (8,000 ft) above sea level, the valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It has diverse fauna and wildlife including the Himalayan brown bear and the snow leopard. The Kishanganga River flows through the valley.
Ajas is a village and tehsil located in Bandipora district of the Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located at a distance of 21 kilometres from the district headquarters Bandipore. The village is situated on the banks of the famous and largest freshwater lake of India, the Wular Lake. Its circumference is partly bound by huge mountains and dense green forests. The is one of the wildlife area and only one wildlife range in Bandipora. There are hundreds of Wild Animals like, Leopard, Black Bear, Mask Dear and many other Wild Animals. A large stream flows through the village and is called the "BudKul".
Kralpora is a Tehsil and a village in Kupwara district of the Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located just 15 kilometres from district headquarters Kupwara town.
Nagam is a town and municipality in Budgam district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located 16 kilometres from district headquarters Budgam.
Wavoora is a village in Kupwara district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located 13 km (8.1 mi) from district headquarters Kupwara.
Kalarooch, also known as Kalaroos, is a pass of Kupwara district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is surrounded by mountains which increases its beauty. The village is located 11 km (6.8 mi) from district headquarters Kupwara.
Dudu is a village and municipality in Udhampur district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located 100 kilometres from the district headquarters Udhampur.
Trehgam is a town in Kupwara district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located at a distance of 7 km (4.3 mi) from district headquarters Kupwara town. Trehgam has recently been carved out as the sixth constituency of District Kupwara.
Pouni is a village and municipality in Reasi district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located 25 km from the district headquarters Reasi Town.
Mandi is a village and municipality in Poonch district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located 20 km (12 mi) from the district headquarters Poonch.
Azmatabad is a village, near Rajouri City in Thanamandi tehsil in Rajouri district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Bagati Kani Pora or B.K. Pora is a village and municipality in Budgam district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Balnoi is a village and municipality in Poonch district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located 24 km (15 mi) from the district headquarters, Mendhar.
Balakote is a village and tehsil in Poonch district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located 63 km (39 mi) from the district headquarters, Poonch.
Markoot is a village in Gurez tehsil in Bandipora district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It was part of ancient Dardistan and was divided in three parts; one among them is Gurez Valley, where the village Markoot lies. Markoot is located at the foot of the Habba Khatoon Mountain. Area-wise Markoot is the biggest village in whole Gurez valley. Markoot actually was ancient capital of Gurez valley.
Watter Khani is a village in Kupwara district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located at a distance of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from district headquarters Kupwara town.
Kigam is a village in Kupwara district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located at a distance of 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from district headquarters Kupwara town.
Patushay, alternatively known as Potshai, stood as an independent village within the scenic Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Its fate intertwined with Qazipora, leading to the emergence of a consolidated community named Qazipora Patushi. Situated at a distance of 4 km from the bustling Bandipora town and 59 km from the vibrant city of Srinagar, Patushay owes its name to the amalgamation of "Poàt," signifying antiquity, and "Shay," representing a site rich in historical significance.
Qazipora was initially an autonomous village in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Later on it was merged with Patushay, and formed a new Village called Qazipora Patushi. It is just 4 km away from Bandipora town, and 59 km away from Srinagar.
