Things to do in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
Shopian, known as Shupyan in Kashmiri, is an administrative division of the Shopian district. It is located in the southern part of the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, India in the disputed Kashmir region.
7 places to visit in and around Shopian, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Jamia Masjid Sjopian
The Jama Masjid is an historic Friday mosque, located in Shopian, in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India in the disputed Kashmir region. The mosque was built during the Mughal period and is very beautiful from both inside and outside.
Wikipedia - 2Charar-e-Sharief shrine
The Charar-e-Sharief Shrine is a Sufi shrine and mosque situated in the town of Charari Sharief in the Budgam district, in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Wikipedia - 3Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary
Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary or Heerpora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kulgam district and Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It lies 12 km from Shopian town, 70 km south of Srinagar.
Wikipedia - 4Kausar Nag
Kausar Nag, also called Konsarnag and Kramasaras, is a high-altitude oligotrophic lake located at an elevation of 3,500 metres above sea level. Kausar Nag is located in the Pir Panjal mountain range in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Wikipedia - 5Aharbal Waterfall
- 6Hazrat Syed Bahu-ud-din Gunj Bakhash Simnani
- 7Gole Chakkar
Best time to visit Shopian
Best weather: Apr–Oct.
- Jan2°CCold
- Feb3°CCold
- Mar8°CCold
- Apr13°CPleasant, Best months
- May18°CPleasant, Best months
- Jun21°CPleasant, Best months
- Jul22°CPleasant, Best months
- Aug21°CPleasant, Best months
- Sep18°CPleasant, Best months
- Oct13°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov8°CCold
- Dec5°CCold
PleasantColdBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Cold | 2°C | 62 mm |
| Feb | Cold | 3°C | 84 mm |
| Mar | Cold | 8°C | 96 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 13°C | 84 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 18°C | 50 mm |
| Jun | Pleasant | 21°C | 66 mm |
| Jul | Pleasant | 22°C | 127 mm |
| Aug | Pleasant | 21°C | 124 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 18°C | 54 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 13°C | 22 mm |
| Nov | Cold | 8°C | 30 mm |
| Dec | Cold | 5°C | 31 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (2,057 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Shopian
- Nearest railway station: Bijbehara (BJBA), 24 km away.
- Nearest airport: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), 30 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Shopian costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Shopian is not included.
Compare Shopian with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopian | – | Apr–Oct | 7 |
| Pulwama | 20 km | Mar–Nov | 6 |
| Kulgam | 20 km | Mar–Nov | 5 |
| Devsar | 25 km | Mar–Nov | 6 |
| Awantipora | 28 km | Mar–Nov | 10 |
Distances in a straight line from Shopian; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Shopian?
The best known are Jamia Masjid Sjopian, Charar-e-Sharief shrine, Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, Kausar Nag, Aharbal Waterfall.
When is the best time to visit Shopian?
Best weather: Apr–Oct.
How do I reach Shopian?
Nearest railway station: Bijbehara (BJBA), 24 km away. Nearest airport: Srinagar International Airport (SXR), 30 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Shopian cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Shopian is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.