Sinthan Top Pass
The high-altitude summit, with views in both directions.
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Sinthan Top
Jammu & Kashmir, India· Last updated
- Best time
- May–October, with snow-play possible well into early summer.
- Getting there
- Srinagar Airport, approx. 140 km.
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Sinthan Top sits at a high pass connecting South Kashmir's Anantnag district to the Kishtwar region of Jammu division, its winding, dramatic road climbing to substantial altitude and often retaining snow cover well into the summer months. The pass offers sweeping views over both the Kashmir side and the more remote Kishtwar terrain beyond, making the drive itself as much a destination as any single viewpoint along the way. Sinthan Top suits travelers wanting a genuinely adventurous mountain-pass drive, typically undertaken as a day excursion from Daksum or Kokernag — snow-play in season, photography at the pass summit, and simply experiencing the dramatic switchback road fill a rewarding day trip.
Nearby highlights
Snow-Play Areas
Seasonal snow accessible well into summer at the pass.
Daksum
The common staging village for the drive up.
Kishtwar Views
Views extending toward the more remote Jammu-division region.
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How to reach Sinthan Top
Nearest Airport: Srinagar Airport, approx. 140 km. Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station, approx. 145 km. By Road: From Daksum, drive to Sinthan Top, roughly 25-30 km, taking approximately 1.5-2 hours on a winding mountain road.
Best time to visit
May–October, with snow-play possible well into early summer.
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