Sopore — Travel Guide
Sopore is a town in the Baramulla district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is 35 km north-west of Srinagar, and 16 km south-west from the city of Baramulla. Sopore was founded by Utpala engineer and irrigation minister Suyya during the reign of king Avantivarman in 880 CE. As such the name of the city is Suyya-pur, which has been shortened to Sopore. When the engineer Suyya was working in Sopore no people were coming forth to plunge themselves in gushing water. The king, Avantiverman, thereupon ordered that a part of treasury may be thrown into the water; consequently, a large number of people plunged into the river to get as many coins as they could. It was engineer Suyya's idea to trow coins into flooded land not the king
The best time to visit October to April.
By Air
Nearest airport is Srinagar Airport.
By Train
Jammu Tawi Rail Way Station is major railway station 216 KM near to Sopore
Shopping in Sopore is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Sopore to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Sopore<
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