Nowhatta, (Urdu pronunciation: [nɔːɦəʈʈɑː]) known as Navyut (Kashmiri pronunciation: [naʋʲuʈ]) in Kashmiri, is a town of historical importance situated at a distance of 5 km from Lal Chowk, Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Nowhatta is famous because of Historical Mosque known as Jamia Masjid.
The place is also notable for high rate of stone pelting incidents in Kashmir.
Each week after Friday prayers, people stage their protest against Indian rule which most of the times results in stone pelting incidents in the area.
The mountain, Hari Parbat, with historic significance is near and clearly visible form here.