Gurez

Gurez is a valley located in the high Himalayas, about 86 kilometres (53 mi) from Bandipore and 123 kilometres (76 mi) from Srinagar in northern Kashmir. It’s an offbeat destination in Kashmir.

A British author Sir Walter Lawrence called the Gurez Valley “one of the most beautiful scenes in all of Kashmir.”

At about 8,000 feet (2,400 m) above sea level, the valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It has diverse fauna and wildlife including the Himalayan brown bear and the snow leopard. The Kishanganga River flows through the valley.

Srinagar to Gurez distance is 127 kms and it takes around 6 hours to reach the place due to its rough road condition.