Kishtwar Campus

University of Jammu is presently running Post Graduate Programs in Information Technology Geology (Hydrology Soil Dynamics) and Kashmiri at its Kishtwar Campus Kishtwar. Kishtwar situated on a plateau set amidst the surroundings of wooded hills is a beautiful town located 238 km from Jammu at an altitude of 1640 meter above the sea level in District Kishtwar. It is an upland valley in the north-east corner of Jammu region and is just 107 km from the national highway resort of Batote. Kishtwar branches off in Marwa-Wadwan valley Paddar valley Chhatroo valley and is flanked by lofty Himalayas from all sides.The natural surroundings of Kishtwar is adorned by majestic mountainous ranges and foliage's that collectively makes it a perfect tourist spot of the state of Jammu Kashmir.Apart from its own natural splendors Kishtwar also flaunts many adjacent tour destinations. The name of Kutal Dul Keshwan Mughal Maidan and Kwar are very popular and inevitably come in the itinerary of tourists. Kishtwar is popularly known as 'Land of Sapphire and Saffron' is also very rich in forest products. The richest forests in Jammu and Kashmir are found on the high mountains and hills of Kishtwar. Kishtwar is linked with other parts of the state by an all weather road National Highway 1-B which remains open throughout the year. Kishtwar is also connected with Kashmir Valley by Chhatroo-Synthan road which is being upgraded into National Highway.