About Ziyarat Shah Asrar-ud-Din
Ziyarat Shah Asrar-ud-Din is a revered Sufi shrine located in Kishtwar town in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Dedicated to the 17th-century Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Asrar-ud-Din Baghdadi, the shrine is situated on a hillock overlooking the town. Known for its wooden architecture and spiritual significance, it attracts devotees of all faiths and is especially visited during the annual Urs festival.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a peaceful hilltop shrine complex in Kishtwar town with traditional wooden architecture, a main tomb chamber, prayer halls and a courtyard. The site offers views over Kishtwar town and surrounding hills. Visitors can observe devotees offering prayers, see wood carvings and shrine decorations, and experience a calm spiritual atmosphere. Small shops selling offerings and souvenirs are located near the entrance.
Key highlights
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Revered Sufi shrine of 17th-century saint Shah Asrar-ud-Din Baghdadi
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Traditional Kashmiri wooden architecture with carved woodwork
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Hillock location offering panoramic views of Kishtwar town
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Annual Urs festival attracting devotees of all faiths
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Peaceful courtyard and prayer halls for quiet reflection