Badgam, the seat of administration of
Badgam District, is a charming town located in the Kashmir valley, to the west of
Srinagar, in
Jammu and Kashmir. The topography of the region is a mix of hilly terrains and plains. Badgam is a major center of agriculture trade in the district.
Places of tourist interest include Yousmarg, Nilnag,
Sang-e-Safed,
Tosamaidan,
tomb of Zia-Ud-Din Bukhari, shrine of Syed Mohammad Samri and Imambara Badgam.
Nearest airstrip is the Srinagar airport. Buses connect Badgam with Srinagar,
Sopore, Uri and Baramulla.