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Gurez Valley

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When we talk about places to visit in Gurez Valley, the natural beauty of the valley will definitely top the list. It is one of the least explored regions of Kashmir and one that can truly be termed an offbeat destination. Once you reach Gurez, the best thing to do is to actually do nothing but enjoy the peace and the quiet.

With that being said, there are a few places that are definitely worth visiting which I will list in the post below. Most of these can easily be covered in a day or two at the most.

In the post below, I will talk in detail about the places to visit in Gurez Valley and the things to do. For any other information like how to reach, where to stay, and the best time to visit, please take a look at 

About Gurez Valley

The valley of Gurez is divided into two districts. The area between Razdan Pass and the town of Dawar comes under the Dawar district. Beyond that, the region between Dawar and Chakwali falls under the Tilel district.

In terms of tourism, the small town of Dawar is pretty much the heart of Gurez and the tourist hub. This is where most of the places to visit in Gurez Valley are. It is Dawar where you will find basic amenities like hotels, banks, a market, schools, a petrol pump, and an ATM.

Tilel is still a remote and sparsely populated region. Most of it is dotted with very small villages consisting of 10 to 15 houses. There are still no hotels in Tilel yet.

Places to Visit in Gurez Valley
 

So what do you visit Gurez Valley for? If you were hoping for some great markets, an endless list of places to explore, and fancy restaurants, you must give up the idea of visiting Gurez.

But if you want to travel through some amazing landscapes, see a part of Kashmir that not many have seen, witness the life of the people in these remote areas, and get a true offbeat experience, then Gurez is the place for you.

Let us now take a look at tourist places in Gurez valley that you should take some time out for.

Scenic Beauty

I know that I am getting repetitive about this but it actually tops the list of places to visit in Gurez Valley. Natural beauty exists in Gurez valley in plenty and all around. The landscape here is very different than what you will see elsewhere in Kashmir.

Being so close to the border, it is actually what you may as well call a forbidden beauty. Vistas will leave you spellbound at every turn. Snow-capped peaks standing proud, a river flowing through, a gush of cold winds, dense forests, and a few wooden houses in the middle of nowhere, that is Gurez valley for you.

It is a place that seems like straight out of a painting. Visit here and you will know what I mean.

Also Read: How to Plan a Trip to Kashmir � A Complete Travel Guide

Kishanganga River
 

As you climb down Razdan Pass and enter Gurez Valley, you will be greeted by the restless, noisy, and beautiful Kishanganga River.

It passes through Gurez before finally merging into the Jhelum River near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. In Pakistan, it is known as the Neelum River and forms the beautiful Neelum Valley.

Rafting can be done in the Kishanganga river but arrangements for that will have to be made from Srinagar itself. Trout fishing is a frequent sport among locals and you can try your hand at it too if fishing interests you.

Another activity that you can indulge yourself in is camping near the river. There are several camping spots where you can pitch your tent in Dawar. With the recent increase in tourism in the valley, a few campsites have also become operational.

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