💎 Natural Heritage · Kishtwar · Paddar Sapphire Valley of Kishtwar नीलम — Pride of Jammu & Kashmir Discovered in 1881 at 14,000 feet above sea level in the remote Paddar valley — the Kishtwar Sapphire is recognised the world over as the finest, most beautiful blue gemstone on earth. 1881 Year Discovered 14,000 ft Altitude of Mines 40