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- Baramulla (Urdu pronunciation: [bɑːɾɑːmuːlɑː]), also known as Varmul (Kashmiri pronunciation: [warmul]) in Kashmiri, is a city and municipality of the Baramulla district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Baramulla (Urdu pronunciation: [bɑːɾɑːmuːlɑː]), also known as Varmul[5] (Kashmiri pronunciation: [warmul]) in Kashmiri, is a city and municipality of the Baramulla district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also the administrative headquarters of the Baramulla district, located on the banks of the River Jhelum ...
The city of Baramulla, from which the district derives its name, was founded by Raja Bhimsina in 2306 BC. The city held the position of a gate-way to the valley as it was located on the route to the Valley from Muzaffarabad, now in POK, and Rawalpindi, now in Pakistan.
Baramulla district or Varmul (in Kashmiri) is one of the 20 districts in the Indian -administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. [1] . Baramulla town is the administrative headquarters of this district.
The geographical location of the city made it the gateway to the Kashmir Valley as it is situated between Muzaffarabad in POK, and Rawalpindi in Pakistan. Since the 15th century, Baramulla has become an important religious destination for Muslims.
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Sep 5, 2024 · Baramulla city is located on the banks of Jhelum river at the highest point of the river. The old town lies on the north (right) bank of the river and the new town lies on the south (left) bank. They are connected by five bridges including a suspension bridge connecting Gulnar park with Dewan Bagh.
Sep 5, 2024 · Baramulla is popular among tourists for its gurudwaras, temples, monasteries and shrines. While on a trip to the region, tourists must visit the town of Gulmarg, situated at an altitude of 2730 m above sea level.
The municipality of Baramulla is located in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir. Baramulla lies on the banks of river Jhelum downstream from the capital of the State, Srinagar. It is known as the “Gateway to the Kashmir valley”.
