Kashmir Offbeat With Gurez, Lolab & More

Drive to Daksum – an offbeat village resort in the Anantnag district. Explore the village life and orchards. Visit Kokernag and Achabal as well. Take a village walk here, and explore the apple orchards.

Night stay at Daksum.

Drive to Sinthan Top. The magnificent high-altitude pass that connects Kashmir to Kishtwar. Here the snow remains until June at times. So you can indulge in some snow activities here if you find snow. You can also take a short hike to the nearest alpine lake here or just spend some time here to view the panoramic view of the close-up snow-capped mountains.

Night stay at Daksum

Explore the famous meadow of Kashmir – Doodhpathri. This is a vast meadow with surrounding forests and mountain peaks. The famous Pir Panjal Mountain Range is here.

Further, going to the end of this meadow you will see the gushing Doodhganga river as it dances down the valley. You can indulge in some activities like ATV riding, Paragliding, and Pony riding.

Night stay at Doodhpathri.

On this day drive to Yusmarg – the place known as the dwelling place of Jesus. It is believed after the crucifixion Jesus left the Middle East and visited this beautiful place. The place is heaven for pony riding and trekking. Take a walk or ride a horse to go to go Nilnag Lake – the famous freshwater lake here. You can go on a hike to the beautiful Bargah Meadow here.

Night stay at Yusmarg.

Post Breakfast, transfer to Bangus. The drive takes around 3 hours. Check in the guest house at Reshwari Bangus. Explore both small and big Bangus. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the lush meadows of Bangus.

Night stay at Bangus.

Post Breakfast, drive to Lolab. The valley is full of serenity and exotic experiences. You will reach Lolab by 11. Spend the rest of the day exploring Lolab Valley.

Night stay in a guest house at Lolab.

On this day, you will be going to Keran Valley. This is from where you will go closest to Pakistan. This is a valley that half falls in India and half falls in Pakistan. The Kishangaga River is the only line that separates here the two countries. You will be so close to Pakistan that you see the houses, people, and cars on the other side and can shout out to them or say hello. Walk up to Cobra Post to see the border to the closest.

Night stay at Lolab.

Drive to Gurez. As you will leave Lolab you will be going through the beautiful countryside and reaching the breathtaking Wular Lake – the largest freshwater lake in India. The road takes an upward hilly path from Bandipora and you will be amazed to see the panoramic view at Razdan Pass – The pass connecting Kashmir mainland to Gurez. Stop here for some memorable pictures and have tea or coffee at a nearby dhaba.

As you reach Gurez, spend the time exploring some of the beautiful places here. Our driver will ferry you to the ever-fascinating Kishangang River. This is the river that is the lifeline of Gurez. It originates in Kashmir and then goes over to Pakistan. There is a huge dam built here which you will feel is a large freshwater lake. Explore the shores of this dam and river.

Another interesting spot you will visit is Khandyal Top. This is a top which gives a panoramic view of the entire Dawar Valley of Gurez. From Khandyal Top you can take up a short hike if you love to explore the trails. Or just relax here and feel the breeze and the surrounding landscape.
For lunch, take up the place at Log Hut Cafe, this is an army cafe and has some good food and ambiance.

Night stay at Gurez.

On this day, start first by exploring Habba Khatoon Peak and Spring. This is the famous mountain of the entire Kashmir known for its amazing view and look both in summer and winter. Explore the village nearby called Chorwan village which is a border village and post this village is the Pakistan area.

Drive further to the famous fairy tale village – Sheikh Pora Village. This is a model village that is settled at the banks of a river stream with mountains and forest in the background. Take a stroll through this village to explore the local architecture and culture of the local Shina/dard speaking tribe here. You can enjoy the local food here too.

Reach Srinagar by noon and take a rest. Night stay at Srinagar.

Drive to the airport with loads of Kashmir offbeat trip memories.