Journeys / Kashmir

Gurez: Hidden Kashmir

The Kishanganga valley and the far north

Best time to go
Jun–Sep
From
₹68,000per person, based on two sharing, excluding flights
Ideal length
6 nightsShorter or longer on request

Cross the Razdan pass into a valley few travellers reach. Log-house villages, the river beneath Habba Khatoon peak, Dard-Shina hospitality and walks where you will meet shepherds rather than tourists.

Highlights

  • The dramatic drive over Razdan pass
  • Village walks in Dawar and Tulail
  • Camping beside the Kishanganga
  • Return via the orchards of Lolab

The journey

  1. Day 1

    Srinagar

    Arrival and a houseboat night.

    Overnight: Houseboat, Nigeen

  2. Days 2–4

    Over Razdan to Gurez

    Into the valley for walks, village visits and riverside evenings.

    Overnight: Riverside camp, Gurez

  3. Days 5–6

    Lolab

    Through Bandipora to the orchards and springs of Lolab.

    Overnight: Guesthouse, Lolab

  4. Day 7

    Return

    Back to Srinagar for your flight.

Where you’ll stay

Riverside camp or guesthouse

Gurez

Simple comfort in a remote valley

Heritage houseboat

Srinagar

Bookend nights on Nigeen

Included

  • Private 4x4 with an experienced mountain driver
  • All meals in Gurez
  • Permits arranged
  • Local guide in Gurez

Not included

  • Flights
  • Personal expenses

When this journey works best

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Places on this journey

Srinagar & Dal Lake, Gurez Valley, Lolab & Bangus

Tell us how you’d like to travel, and we’ll shape the rest

Every CNE journey is private and planned from scratch with one of our specialists in Srinagar, Leh or Jammu. There’s no obligation and no fee to start.