Overview
Gurez Valley Details:
Located 123 km from Srinagar at 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) near the Line of Control (LoC), Gurez is one of Kashmir's most remote, unexplored, and spectacular valleys.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Arrival at Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport / Railway Station
Group meet & greet by tour coordinator
Transfer to group-friendly hotel
Welcome drink: hot Kashmiri Kahwa
Room allocation & freshen up
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Srinagar Local Sightseeing
Mughal Gardens Tour
Nishat Bagh – terraced garden with Dal Lake views
Shalimar Bagh – Mughal-era garden built by Emperor Jahangir
Chashme Shahi – natural spring garden
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Walk along Boulevard Road
Group bonding walk by Dal Lake
Optional Shikara ride (own cost)
Night
Group dinner at hotel
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Distance: ~125 km | Travel Time: 6–7 hours
Morning (7:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Early breakfast
Depart for Gurez Valley via Bandipora
En-route photo stops & tea breaks
Cross Razdan Pass (panoramic Himalayan views)
Afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Arrival in Gurez Valley
Check-in at guesthouses / group homestays
Lunch with local flavors
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Walk along Kishanganga River
Sunset views over Habba Khatoon Peak
Group photography session
Night
Dinner at accommodation
Overnight stay in Gurez Valley
Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Breakfast
Explore Dawar Village:
Administrative heart of Gurez
Traditional wooden houses
River-side walking paths
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Habba Khatoon Peak Viewpoint
Named after legendary Kashmiri poetess
Picnic-style group lunch
Photography and relaxation
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Tea break at local stall
Cultural interaction with locals
Free time for group activities
Night
Dinner
Overnight stay in Gurez
Morning (7:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Breakfast
Drive to Tulail Valley
Scenic mountain roads & river views
Afternoon (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Tulail Valley Exploration
Vast untouched valley
Alpine meadows & pine forests
Riverside group picnic
Easy group walk (no hard trekking)
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Return to Gurez
Tea & snacks
Sunset views
Night
Dinner
Overnight stay in Gurez
Morning (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Breakfast
Visit nearby villages:
Sheeri
Badugam
Observe daily village life
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Free time:
Photography walks
River-side relaxation
Group games & activities
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Tea & group discussions
Sunset photography
Night
Dinner
Optional campfire & group storytelling
Overnight stay in Gurez
(Important for group tours & weather safety)
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Late breakfast
Optional short nature walks
Free photography time
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Explore new spots depending on group interest:
Meadows
River bends
Local viewpoints
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Cultural exchange with locals
Group tea & snacks
Night
Dinner
Overnight stay in Gurez
Morning (7:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Early breakfast
Depart for Srinagar
Scenic return drive via Razdan Pass
Afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Arrival in Srinagar
Check-in at hotel
Lunch & rest
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
Shopping at Lal Chowk / Polo View Market
Group dinner at local restaurant
Night
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Breakfast
Visit Shankaracharya Temple
City & Dal Lake panoramic views
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Hazratbal Shrine
Lunch at local restaurant
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
Optional Shikara ride (group booking)
Farewell group dinner
Night
Overnight stay in Srinagar
Morning (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Breakfast
Check-out
Departure
Transfer to Airport / Railway Station
Drop 2–3 hours before departure
Tour ends with group memories and shared stories
Group Tour Notes
Designed for 10–25 pax
Extra buffer days for weather & group comfort
Homestays/guesthouses promote local economy
Flexible pacing for mixed-age groups