Kakapora
Kakapora or Kakepur is one of the tehsils in District Pulwama of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
It is about 20 km (12 mi) from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from NH44. Kakapora is famous for rice cultivation. It is also known as rice bowl of valley besides apple cultivation is also done in this area. Kakapora is situated on the left bank of river jehlum. Kakapora has very old history from pandwas to kalingas rule which is also mentioned in rajaterangi. It is also famous for making pencil slades all over India, besides being a hub of various administration centers and Factories. .
Getting around Kakapora the local way
- Get inShared sumo taxis and minibuses leave frequently from Batamaloo and Parimpora, while private cabs can be hired for a more comfortable ride.
- Get aroundAuto‑rickshaws are widely available and are the most common way for locals to travel within the town.
From Wikivoyage: Pulwama, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-08.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Ms Sarah Welch (see Commons), Wikimedia Commons.