Border Tourism Festival, J&K (Keran Teetwal)

Teetwal is a small border village near LOC in Kupwara district. Teetwal is connected to district Headquarters via Tanghdar.   The roaring and fast-flowing Kishanganga River in Teetwal is a mesmerizing sight to behold. This river separates India from Pakistan at Teetwal. Teetwal is famous for its Horticulture produce especially walnuts. This area is replete with walnut trees. Teetwal International Bridge is one of the five crossing points along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan. This bridge connects the Tanghdar-Teetwal road in India to the Muzaffarabad-Nausadda-Kundal Shahi road in Pakistan.  Teetwal has great potential as a Border Tourism destination as India and Pakistan are separated here just by river Kishanganga.  Sadhna pass enroute Tanghdar-Teetwal from Kupwara is a wonderful view point.  Other Prominent places in district Kupwara are Lolab valley, Kalaroos caves, and Bungus valley. Keran is located on the banks of Kishanganga river near LOC. The picturesque Keran Valley is surrounded by dense forests. The views from Kishanganga Valley are breathtaking. Being in the valley, a visitor can watch the habitations across the LoC. The rugged mountains and green fields coupled with Keran being the last village on along the LoC on the Indian side makes the journey to the valley not only pleasant but adventurous too. Prominent places nearby are Lolab valley and Satbaran Kalaroos caves. Red rice and makai roti of keran are very famous.