Offbeat Places In Kashmir

Kashmir is home to several scenic marvels, there are many offbeat places in Kashmir which is still unexplored that deserves a place on your tour list. Kashmir valley is a beautiful valley which is called a paradise on earth. The valley has many places which are very popular and a number of tourists come every year to visit but today we will explore the offbeat places of Kashmir which is still far away from tourism map. Here is a list of some of the best and least explored places in Kashmir for a memorable trip.

 

Gurez valley: One of the least explored place in the Kashmir region. Gurez valley is such a magnificent place far away from hustle and bustle. This offbeat destination offers you a peaceful and serene environment. It is located at an altitude of 8,000 feet above sea level. The valley is surrounded by serene and snow-capped mountains and spread across the banks of Kishanganga River which flows through the region. There are many places which are very near to Gurez valley such as Razdaan Top, Kishanganga River, Habba Khatoon peak and Khandiyal Top.

 

Bangus Valley: Lying within the Himalayan mountain, the area is a unique ecological combination contains mountains, grasslands, flora at lower altitudes and coniferous forests. Over the years, the valley remains remote but now it is one of the exotic place in Kashmir. It is divided into two parts Bod Bangus and Lakut Bagus spread an area of 300 sq kilometers. The Bangus valley has three routes from where people can reach one from Mawar side of Handwara , second one is Rajwar Handwara and the another one is from Chowkibal Kupwara. The valley is beautiful throughout the year.

 

Daksum Valley: located about 66 kilometers from southeast Anantnag. The Daksum valley is also called ‘walkers paradise;. it is an ideal picnic spot which is still least and unexplored over years. The valley is hidden amid the coniferous forests. Perched at an altitude of 2438 meters above sea level, the River Bringhi passes through the beautiful Daksum valley which is rich in trout fish. It has wide variety of flora and fauna, with water streams, meadows and waterfalls. The valley is perfect place for adventure lovers. The place is good for trekking, camping and hiking, you can go for a hike to Sinthan Top which is located at a height of 12,000 feet.

 

Tulail Valley: Tulail valley is a sub-valley of Gurez, perched at an altitude of 9020 feet above sea level. Tulail valley is one of the remotest valley of Kashmir. The road from Gurez to Tulail will take you through the scenic landscapes of the Kishanganga River. The valley is surrounded by snow-clad mountain peaks, turquoise lakes, gushing water streams and picturesque views all around. the valley is far away from hustle and bustle and offers you the quite scenic and peaceful environment. Tulail valley is one the exotic place where you can spend your holiday with peace and calmness.

 

Aru Valley: located in the district Anantnag , the valley is such as beautiful from all sides. It offers the breathtaking views of the entire Pahalgam. Aru valley. It is a hill station around 1 kilometers from Pahalgam. The Aru valley is such a magnificent valley, anyone can get numb in the true aura of nature. Besides, that the valley offers a base camp for trek to Kolohoi and Tarsar -Marsar lake. You can also indulge yourself in the snow activities in winter which include Skiing and Heli-Skiing. The valley is one of the most famous offbeat place in Kashmir.

 

Breng Valley: One of the spectacular destination in Kashmir region. Kokernag garden is located in the centre of the valley. The valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, lush meadows, pine forests,gushing water streams and fresh water lakes. The valley has also some trekking routes such as Ladakh and Kishtwar.

 Conclusion

These are the some of the offbeat places which is still unexplored but these places are the most exotic places in the Kashmir valley. If you are planning to visit some offbeat destinations Cliffhangers India is the best tour planner which will provide you the best customized Kashmir offbeat tour packages.