Nowshera is the notified area in the municipal committee of Srinagar, in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

It is one of the oldest residential places in Srinagar founded by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin.

[5][6] •Aastan Khawaja Habibullah Nowshehri •Kashmir Law College The history of Nowshera dates back to the time of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin who established and settled the area as the capital of Kashmir Valley.

Nowshera is located 34°07′48″N 74°48′19″E / 34.129977°N 74.805308°E / 34.129977; 74.805308 9.9 km (6.2 mi) towards North from district headquarters in Srinagar.

The area is bounded by Soura towards North, Zadibal towards South, Lal Bazar towards East and Zunimar towards West.