Known for its bewitching Dal Lake, Srinagar is the capital city of Kashmir endowed with many tourist attractions. The city is known for its unparalleled charm and natural beauty which attracts tourists from across the world. A shikara ride on the alluring Dal Lake, luxurious houseboats, gorgeous gardens, majestic snow-capped mountains and beautiful handicrafts are the popular attractions of Srinagar.
Gurez Valley is another fascinating and offbeat destination included in your Kashmir offbeat tour itinerary for 5 Nights 6 Days. This valley is blessed with sheer natural beauty and serenity. Ideally located at an altitude of 2,400 m, the valley is hemmed in by snow-capped mountains. It is an offbeat tourist attraction of Kashmir whose beauty is not known to many tourists. It is a perfect place to rejuvenate your body and mind in solitude! It is endowed with sparkling rivers, lakes and dense forests complemented with diverse flora and fauna including the rare snow leopard and Himalayan brown bear. It carries its own uniqueness.
Arrive at the Srinagar airport/railway station where you will receive a warm welcome from our representative. He will then drive you to the hotel in Srinagar. Check in at the hotel and relax for a while. After that, you can go out for a leisurely walk on Boulevard Road which offers majestic views of Zabarwan Mountain Ranges. Now it’s time to enjoy an hour-long Shikara Ride on Dal Lake. After the ride, you can go shopping in Srinagar to take back home some amazing souvenirs such as pashmina shawls, embroidered sari, saffron, walnut wood items, etc. Post that, come back to the houseboat for a memorable stay. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Post breakfast, today we will take you for sightseeing in Srinagar. First, we will head for the famous Mughal garden Shalimar Bagh boasting amazing architecture, lovely flowers, fountains and a serene ambiance to relax and just enjoy the beauty. This garden was built in 1619 by the Mughal emperor.
Next on the itinerary is the Chashme Shahi, another magnificent garden winning hearts with its arresting terrace garden, pools of water, walkways, and a variety of plants. Later in the early evening, you can again explore the markets of Srinagar or just take a leisurely walk around. Remaining day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Post breakfast, we will head for the Gurez Valley which is one of the most enchanting places in Kashmir, a perfect offbeat destination for a unique experience. Your journey from Srinagar to Gurez brings you to a high-altitude (3,300 m) Pass called Razdan Pass, offering breathtaking natural beauty. You can take a break here to enjoy the scenic beauty. Upon reaching Gurez, check into the hotel and unwind for a while. Then we will head for the bewitching Tulail Valley which is still less explored by travellers. This valley in Gurez is all about captivating surroundings, bluish lakes, snow-capped mountains and gushing rivers offering unparalleled travel experience. Tulail Valley is also known as ‘Little Ladakh’ and is inhabited by the Dardic tribe. Overnight stay in the hotel in Gurez.
Post breakfast, set out to explore a wonderful offbeat attraction of Kashmir that you will visit on your Gurez tour- the Habba Khatoon Peak. It derived its name from 16th-century Kashmiri poetess Habba Khatoon. It is a pyramid-shaped peak which is a dominant attraction of Gurez Valley. This fascinating peak is the perfect place to capture amazing sunset and sunrise views. There is a small stream of underground water emerging from the peak and flows down into the Kishanganga River. This stream is believed to have medicinal properties.
Next, you will visit the beautiful and roaring Kishanganga River that flows through the Gurez Valley and finally merges into the Jhelum River near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Lined with pebbles on its banks, the Kishanganga River is an ideal place for rafting. You can also enjoy camping near the river as there are several camping spots there. There is also a dam on this river where one can enjoy arresting sunrise views. Overnight stay in the hotel in Gurez.
Post breakfast, we will head for Srinagar by car. Upon reaching Srinagar our representative will escort you to the houseboat. Check into the houseboat and relax for a while. A stay in a houseboat in Srinagar is an exciting and wonderful experience that connects you to the culture of the place. Enjoy an Indian lunch and the remaining day at leisure, explore the markets or just stroll around. Stay overnight at the houseboat.
This marks the end of your Kashmir offbeat tour with Gurez Valley! Our representative will drive you to Srinagar airport/railway station post breakfast. Happy journey back home!
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