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🗓️ Last updated: by Sunil Verma (Founder & Director), Travel Himalayas, Manali – HP Govt. approved tour operator since 2002
Offbeat Kashmir Packages – 6 Packages
The quiet border valleys of north Kashmir – Gurez on the Kishanganga below the Razdan Pass (3,557 m), Keran on the Line of Control, the orchards of the Lolab valley and the meadows of Bangus. 3N/4D and 4N/5D trips from Srinagar in an Innova, Crysta or Scorpio N, with help for permits and check posts.
April – June: tulips, meadows and pleasant weather – peak season
July – September: green valleys, Amarnath Yatra time
October – November: golden chinar trees, clear skies
December – March: snow in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, skiing
How to Reach Kashmir
By air: Srinagar airport has flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Jammu.
By train: Vande Bharat to Srinagar via the Chenab bridge, or Jammu Tawi / Katra stations.
By road: Jammu – Srinagar 260 km on NH-44 through the Banihal tunnel.
Top Places Covered in Our Offbeat Kashmir Packages
💧 Wular Lake · One of Asia’s largest fresh-water lakes Huge lake near Bandipora on the way to Gurez, with lotus fields, fishing boats and the Watlab viewpoint.
🏔️ Razdan Pass (3,557 m) · 3,557 m · high pass High pass between Bandipora and Gurez with snow until early summer and views of the Harmukh range.
🍎 Sopore · Apple town of Kashmir Town on the Jhelum famous for one of the biggest apple markets of Asia.
🌊 Kishanganga River · Gurez Clear blue river through the Gurez valley that flows on into Pakistan as the Neelum.
🍏 Lolab Valley · Valley of Love · Kupwara Oval valley of apple orchards, walnut groves, springs and paddy fields surrounded by pine forest.
🏔️ Pharkian Gali (2,952 m) · 3,000 m · pass to Keran Pine-forest pass between Kupwara and Keran with an army post on top – no photography at the top.
🛕 Shankaracharya Temple · Srinagar Old Shiva temple on a hill above Srinagar with views over the Dal Lake and the city.
🏙️ Kupwara · District town Headquarters of Kupwara district – the gateway to Keran, Lolab, Machil and Bangus.
🌊 Kishanganga at Keran · Only about 10 m wide Riverside camps and the Cobra viewpoint where the narrow Kishanganga is the line between the two countries.
🌲 Tragbal · 2,950 m · above Bandipora Pine-forest ridge on the Gurez road with the first view over the Wular Lake and the Kashmir valley.
🏞️ Gurez · 2,400 m · Dawar, near the LoC Remote valley of the Kishanganga river with log houses of the Dard-Shin people and the Habba Khatoon peak above Dawar.
🏘️ Dawar · Main village of Gurez Main village of the valley with the market, the Kishanganga riverside and homestays and guest houses.
Kashmir Travel Tips & What to Carry
Local sightseeing in Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg is by the local union taxis / ponies at fixed rates.
Book the Gulmarg Gondola online early.
Woollens (all year in the evenings)
Postpaid SIM – prepaid from other states does not work
Original photo ID
Comfortable shoes for Gulmarg and Pahalgam
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kashmir package should I choose?
Flying into Srinagar: choose Ex Srinagar – 3N/4D with day trips from Srinagar, or 4N to 6N with night stays in Gulmarg and Pahalgam. Coming by train or road to Jammu: choose Ex Jammu, with Patnitop or Vaishno Devi added. For quiet border valleys: Offbeat Kashmir – Gurez, Keran, Lolab and Bangus.
Is Gurez or Keran open for tourists?
Yes, for Indian tourists. Gurez needs registration with your Aadhaar at the check posts, and Keran needs a permit from the Kupwara district administration, which we help you with. Foreign nationals are not allowed.
When can we visit Gurez, Keran and Lolab?
Gurez from May to mid-November (Razdan Pass closes in winter), Keran and Lolab from April to November, Bangus from June to October.
Is the price per person?
No. Every package shows the complete package amount for your whole group – hotels or houseboat with breakfast and dinner and a private cab for the whole tour – for your date, number of persons and vehicle.
Are the rates different in season?
Hotels have one fixed rate. The cab is ₹500 per day higher in season (15th Apr – 10th Jul, 11th Oct – 20th Nov, 11th Dec – 31st Mar), and tours shorter than 6 days have ₹500 per day extra on the cab (₹1,000 on a Tempo Traveller); the calculator applies it day by day.
How do I book?
30% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. Send your dates on WhatsApp or call +91-98162-56954.
What is the cost of a Offbeat Kashmir package?
Our packages start from ₹17,200 and go up to ₹22,000 per person (2 sharing), depending on the duration, hotels and vehicle. Every package page shows the complete price for your date.
How many days are enough?
Our packages run from 3 to 4 nights. Choose a shorter one for a quick trip and the longest for the complete circuit.
What is the best time to visit Kashmir?
April – June: tulips, meadows and pleasant weather – peak season. July – September: green valleys, Amarnath Yatra time. October – November: golden chinar trees, clear skies. December – March: snow in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, skiing.
How to reach Kashmir?
By air – Srinagar airport has flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Jammu. By train – Vande Bharat to Srinagar via the Chenab bridge, or Jammu Tawi / Katra stations. By road – Jammu – Srinagar 260 km on NH-44 through the Banihal tunnel.