Gurez Valleyगुरेज़ घाटी
A remote valley on the Kishanganga with a pyramid shaped peak.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBandipora, Jammu & Kashmir
North Kashmir and Gurez
North Kashmir and Gurez
Best time to visit1 June to 30 September
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyModerate
Height2400 m above sea level
Time needed2 to 3 days
Base and nearbyDawar, Bandipora
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 15 November to 15 May. The Razdan Pass road is closed by snow from about mid November to mid May, and the valley is cut off.
About Gurez Valley
A remote valley on the Kishanganga river near the Line of Control, with Dawar village, old wooden houses and the pyramid shaped Habba Khatoon peak. It was long closed to visitors but has opened up for tourism in summer. The road over Razdan Pass is shut by snow from about November to May. Visitors must carry identity documents and register at checkposts, and may need permission for some places.
What to see and do
- Kishanganga river and Dawar village
- Habba Khatoon peak
- Old wooden houses
- Razdan Pass road
- Register at checkposts
Part of The Himalaya.
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More places in Bandipora
- Tulail ValleyBandipora, Jammu & Kashmir · Valleys & CanyonsA remote high valley beyond Gurez, for the adventurous.
- Habba Khatoon PeakBandipora, Jammu & Kashmir · Peak TreksA pyramid peak over Dawar in the Gurez valley.
- Razdan PassBandipora, Jammu & Kashmir · Valleys & CanyonsA high pass on the road to Gurez, shut in winter.
- Wular LakeBandipora, Jammu & Kashmir · Lakes & DamsA very large freshwater lake and a Ramsar bird wetland.
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