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{{Infobox mountain pass<br />
| name = Sinthan Pass<br />
| other_name = Sinthan Top<br />
| photo = Sinthan Top (14594406763).jpg<br />
| photo_caption = View of Sinthan Top<br />
| map = India Jammu and Kashmir#India<br />
| map_caption = Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India<br />
| elevation = {{convert|12414|ft|m}}<br />
| elevation_ref = <ref>{{cite web|url=https://kishtwar.nic.in/tourist-place/sinthan-top/|title=Sinthan Top|work=Kishtwar district website|accessdate=13 July 2021}}</ref><br />
| traversed = {{flagicon image|NH244-IN.svg}} [[National Highway 244 (India)|NH 244]]<br />
| location = [[Anantnag district]]/[[Kishtwar district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]<br />
| range = [[Pir Panjal Range|Pir Panjal]]<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|33|34|53|N|75|30|39|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''Sinthan Top''' is a [[mountain pass]], a popular tourist destination located between South Kashmir's [[Breng Valley]] (Sub-District [[Kokernag]]) in [[Anantnag district]] and [[Kishtwar district]] of [[Chenab Valley]] in the Indian union territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Majority of the area lies on the Kishtwar side.<br />
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== Location ==<br />
The Sinthan pass connects Anantnag with Kishtwar and is the only road that connects the people of Warwan and Marwah (Marye) of [[Kishtwar district]] with district headquarters in Kishtwar town. It is {{convert|12500|ft|m}} above sea level and is snow-capped for most of the year. It is located on the Anantnag–Kokernag–Kishtwar section of [[National Highway 244 (India)|NH 244]], and is 80&nbsp;km from [[Kishtwar]] town, 130&nbsp;km south of [[Srinagar]] and 73&nbsp;km from [[Anantnag]] and 48&nbsp;km from Kokernag. Sinthan Top has no local population. Shepherds from adjoining places like Kokernag, Duksum, and tourists and those working in the tourism industry may stay overnight in tents.<br />
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== Tourism ==<br />
Like other areas of the valley, Sinthan Top is known for its beauty and wonderful tourist attractions. The place is fast growing as one of the top tourist destination in [[Chenab valley]]. Around 37 kilometers of snaky and uphill drive from [[Daksum]], it offers an adventurous journey. The spot is emerging for mountaineering, trekking and skiing.<br />
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Sinthan Top is easily accessible from Srinagar, almost 4–5 hours drive by car. Attractions in Kashmir like Kokernag, Dacksum and Achabal fall en route that offer tourists varied choice of resting and makes traveling more pleasant and less tiresome. At the spot called '360 Degree View', one can see areas of both Kashmir and Jammu Divisions. Also the spot itself can be a great resting place for people traveling from Srinagar to Kishtwar or Doda and back.<br />
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Sinthan Top is the South-East end of Breng Valley (The Golden Crown of Kashmir) and is 48&nbsp;km from famous Kokernag spring. The nearest hotels are located at Kokernag and Daksum ranging from extremely budget accommodation in private and Government huts to deluxe hotels. One should be able to book a night in a hotel or hut between 1500 to 3500 rupees.<br />
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One can plan to visit Lihinwan and the famous Margan Top in the Margan Valley and Inshan which are located in the same area.<br />
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== Vailoo-Singhpora tunnel ==<br />
Although the tunnel plans to bypass Sinthan pass were approved in principle years ago, the action is still awaited by the government.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/front-page/no-light-at-end-of-vailoo-singhpora-tunnel/262145.html|title=Vailoo-Singhpora tunnel - Greater Kashmir|access-date=19 Apr 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/front-page/finally-light-at-end-of-vailoo-singhpora-tunnel/244571.html|title=Vailoo-Singhpora tunnel status|work=Greater Kashmir Newspaper|access-date=19 Apr 2018}}</ref> Varying lengths of tunnel have been reported by media but maps would suggest a length of about 10 to 14&nbsp;km.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Anantnag district]]<br />
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