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'''Zaloora''' is a village (of over 6,530 chollas) in northern [[Baramulla district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] (J&K), [[India]], approximately {{convert|16|km|mi|0}} from [[Sopore]], 10 km from hHndwara, 30 km from Kupwara. Zaloora is a valley within the valley, fenced by mountains on three sides and by Lal Kul [[canal]] on the other. It is the third largest village of Zaingair besides Dangerpora and Shiva.
'''Zaloora''' is a village (of over 6,530 chollas) in northern [[Baramulla district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] (J&K), [[India]], approximately {{convert|16|km|mi|0}} from [[Sopore]], 10 km from hHndwara, 30 km from Kupwara. Zaloora is a valley within the valley, fenced by mountains on three sides and by Lal Kul [[canal]] on the other. It is the third largest village of Zaingair besides Dangerpora and Shiva.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
It has 10 [[mohalla]]s and approximately 12,000 inhabitants. The village had a sizable population of [[Hindu]]s, but most left because of the [[Pandit]] genocide of the early 1990s. The name may be derived from ''"Jaal"'' ("[[fishing net]]").
It has 10 [[mohalla]]s and approximately 12,000 inhabitants. The village had a sizable population of [[Hindu]]s, but most left because of the militant uprising of the early 1990s. The name may be derived from ''"zaal"'' ("[[spider web"). The shape of the village resembles a cage which is surrounded by forests from three sides and the other side is open occupied by agricultural fields which is like a swamp, not drying up


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
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The village is home to a range of professionals such as IT workers, engineers, lecturers, and professors. The fruit business and walnut business are also important in Zaloora.
The village is home to a range of professionals such as IT workers, engineers, lecturers, and professors. The fruit business and walnut business are also important in Zaloora.


==Places of interest==
ZaLoora has 10 Masjids, two of which are Jamia masjids. Eid prayers are mostly offered in Eidgah located near the Zaloora bus stop.
MujHadur was a famous tourist resort in the late 1990s. It is now famous for apricot trees, and a variety of big stones are found there (PAHEL PAL,MIN PAL,PAETER). Fresh water streams also flow through the latter. The famous one is called HOKH LUTER.
<ins>Amid COVID-19</ins> lockdown local folks of Zaloora have explored unspoiled place of nature which is now famously known as HILLTOP which was forgotten behind by the people.A trek to the hilltop takes 2 to 3 hours.The hill station is laden with wonderful water ponds and deserted cottages which makes it one of the most beautiful place in zaloora.A beautiful panoramic sketch of the densely populated forests and evergreen landscapes and snow filled mountains can be captured.It offers a birds eye view of the dale. But what makes it stand out is the enchanting view of the whole Lolab valley. People from distant areas have started visiting the place.Hill top is one serene hill station in whole Zaingair area of Baramullah that has preserved its natural beauty, absolute charm and purity.There are many fantastic and awesome things to experience in this amazing hill station.
A visit to hilltop should definitely be included in the bucket list of every nature lover or green panther.
[[Category:Cities and towns in Baramulla district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Baramulla district]]
[[Category:Geography of Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Geography of Jammu and Kashmir]]
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