‘Wooden Enclosure’ [Kashthavata] City/District, Jammu & Kashmir
From Skt: kāṣṭha, ‘(piece of) wood’; vāṭa, ‘enclosure’
Kishtwar first appears as Kashthavata in the 12th century Rajatarangini, Kalhana’s legendary and historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir. The modern name is a variation,.
Kishtwar, a picturesque town in the Chenab Valley, sits at elevation of nearly 2,000m. It is surrounded by majestic mountains, dense forests, and alpine meadows.
It is known as the Land of Sapphire, Shrines and Saffron on account of its sapphire mines, holy shrines and saffron fields.Its National Park hosts a variety of Himalayan wildlife such as snow leopards and musk deer. And hydro-electric projects are scattered throughour the region.
Article: Discover the Unique Charm of Kishtwar Saffron: India’s Rare and Exquisite Spice
For related place names see Indian Place names and Jammu & Kashmir place names.
