Gurez Valley Tour Package – Explore India’s Most Beautiful Offbeat Destination

Tourism official has globally declared that Kashmir is now as safe as any part of the world. It has become a safe zone. Tourists are back in Kashmir, with a recorded number of 2 million in 2011, including foreign tourists. Many countries have even changed their travel advisories against Kashmir. Now the Kashmiri people have been enjoying the peace and prosperity of the region with the growth of tourism.

Wide ranges of adventure activities such as Paragliding, Water Sports, River Rafting, cycling, Fishing, Mountaineering, Golfing, Ice-Skating, Heli Skiing, Trekking, Gondola Ride, Camping, Pony riding, etc., are available in Kashmir.

Road distances between the important destinations are given below:
Srinagar to Gulmarg: 54 km /34 miles
Gulmarg to Pahalgam : 147 Km/ 91 Miles.
Pahalgam to Jammu: 284 Km/ 176 Miles.
Jammu to Srinagar: 293 Km / 182 Miles.
Srinagar to Sonmarg: 79 Km/ 49 Miles.
Sonmarg to Gulmarg: 133 Km/ 83 Miles.
Pahalgam to Sonmarg : 171 Km/ 106 Miles.
Pahalgam to Gulmarg : 149 Km/ 92 Miles.

In September, the apples are ripe, and you will find red apples en route to Gulmarg. There are beautiful apple orchards nearby Tangmarg.

Buy Pashmina shawls and other handmade products at markets such asLalchowk, Boulevard Road, Rajbagh, and Polo View. You can always look for bargains at these places.

At the end of January, the thick mantle of snow covered the entire valley. Tourists can enjoy snow sports like snow skiing/ snow scooters/snow cycling/sleds etc.

If you have to pick one destination in Kashmir for a honeymoon stay, we recommend Gulmarg. This hill station is one of the most romantic and scenic of the various Kashmir tourist places and offers enchanting views everywhere you look. Couples can spend quality time with each other and indulge in exciting activities like gondola rides, skiing, snowboarding, etc.

Some of the best things to buy while on a Kashmir tour package are Kashmiri dry fruits, saffron, honey, and salt tea. In addition, you can buy locally produced woolen textile products like shawls, stoles, ponchos, etc. Traditional Kashmiri embroidery is famous worldwide, and you can buy embroidered apparel from Kashmir. Some high-quality souvenirs to bring back from Jammu Kashmir include walnut wood products, silverware, copper and brass utensils, and more.

Gurez Valley is located in the Bandipora district of Kashmir, near the Line of Control (LoC), around 123 km from Srinagar.

The best time to visit Gurez Valley is from May to August when the weather is pleasant, roads remain open, and the valley is covered in lush greenery and blooming flowers.

No special permit is required for Indian tourists, but registration at Army checkpoints is mandatory. Carry a valid Aadhaar card or government ID proof.

Currently, foreign nationals are not permitted to enter Gurez Valley beyond Bandipora due to security restrictions.

You can travel from Srinagar to Gurez Valley via Bandipora and Razdan Pass by road. The journey takes approximately 6–8 hours depending on road and weather conditions.

Some of the must-visit places include Dawar, Habba Khatoon Peak, Tulail Valley, Kishanganga River, Razdan Pass, and Chakwali Village.

Visitors can enjoy trekking, camping, fishing, photography, nature walks, river-side relaxation, and exploring the local culture of the Shina tribe.