Gurez Valley • Bangus Valley • Lolab Valley
Note:
Accommodation in offbeat locations is limited and may not always match city or luxury
standards. However, we ensure the best available options for a comfortable stay.
This itinerary is designed for travelers who are willing to step out of their comfort zone to truly
experience the untouched natural beauty and serenity of Kashmir.
Day 01 :
Arrival & Transfer to Bandipora
Route: Srinagar → Bandipora
- Arrival in Srinagar Airport warm welcome by our driver cum representative and immediate transfer towards Bandipora.
- Scenic drive along Wular Lake (one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes)
- Rest and prepare for high-altitude journey ahead
Travel Time: ~4-5 hours
Stay: Bandipora
Day 02 :
Enter the Himalayas - Gurez Valley
Route: Bandipora → Gurez Valley.
- Early morning drive via Razdan Pass (high-altitude mountain pass)
- Spectacular views of snow-clad peaks and valleys
- Arrival in Gurez Valley (Dawar region)
Highlights: - First views of Habba Khatoon peak
- Kishanganga River flowing through the valley
Travel Time: ~5-6 hours
Stay: Gurez
Day 03 :
Explore Gurez Valley
Route: Local exploration
A full day to explore this remote Himalayan valley:
- Visit Dawar village
- Walk along the Kishanganga River
- Optional excursion to Tulail Valley (road/weather permitting)
- Cultural interaction with the Dard-Shina community
Experience: Raw, untouched Himalayan life
Stay: Gurez
Day 04 :
Return & Transfer to Kupwara
Route: Gurez → Srinagar → Kupwara.
- Early departure from Gurez
- Cross Razdan Pass again
- Continue long but scenic drive towards Kupwara
Travel Time: ~7-9 hours
Note: This is a long transit day
Stay: Kupwara
Day 05 :
Explore Bangus Valley
Route: Kupwara → Bangus Valley → Kupwara.
- Full-day excursion to Bangus Valley
- Vast alpine meadow with no commercialization
Highlights: - Rolling grasslands and dense pine forests
- Crystal-clear streams
- Ideal for nature walks and photography
Travel Time: ~2-3 hours (one way, rough road)
Stay: Kupwara
Day 06 :
Discover Lolab Valley
Route: Kupwara → Lolab Valley → Kupwara.
Explore the lush and scenic Lolab Valley:
- Known as "Land of Love and Beauty"
- Wooden villages, rice fields, and forest backdrops
- Relaxed pace and cultural immersion
Activities: - Village walks
- Photography
- Interaction with locals
Travel Time: ~2 hours
Stay: Kupwara / Lolab homestay
Day 07 :
Return & Departure
Route: Kupwara - Srinagar.
- Drive back to Srinagar for departure
- Optional quick stop for shopping (time permitting)
Travel Time: ~4-5 hours. - Tour ends with beautiful memories of Kashmir.