Pattan

Location

Pattan is located about 40 km away from Gulmarg, at an elevation of 1,553 m. This historical town is considered to have been established by the famous Hindu Raja Shankarvarman in the 9th century. In ancient times, the town was named Shankerpur, after Raja Awantiwarman, father of Raja Shankarvarman. During bygone days, the town used to be a big market place of cotton, cattle and fruits.