North Kashmir
Gurez ValleyRemote log villages beside the Kishanganga
- From Srinagar
- A long day's drive via Bandipora and the Razdan Pass
- Best time
- June to September
- Region
- North Kashmir
About Gurez Valley
Gurez is a remote valley north of Srinagar, reached over the high Razdan Pass. Wooden log houses, the Kishanganga River and the pyramid-shaped Habba Khatoon peak give it a character quite different from the rest of Kashmir. Dawar is the main village, and the Tulail area further up the valley rewards travellers who have an extra day.
- Offbeat explorers
- Culture and village life
- Photographers
Things to do in Gurez Valley
01Habba Khatoon peak and spring
02Village walks around Dawar
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Drives along the Kishanganga River
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Excursion to Tulail when time allows
Gurez Valley in pictures
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Local tip for Gurez Valley
Gurez is a border area: carry a valid government photo ID. The Razdan Pass usually closes in winter, so trips are planned for the open season, and we confirm the latest entry rules for your nationality before booking.
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