Gurez Valley
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Gurez Valley

A remote Himalayan valley along the Kishanganga River, known for wooden villages, high mountains, Dard-Shina culture and remarkable isolation.

Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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LocationBandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Altitude2,400 m
Place typeValley
Best seasonMay to October, subject to mountain-road and weather conditions

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The feeling of Gurez Valley

Gurez Valley lies in Bandipora district along the Kishanganga River, beyond the main Kashmir Valley. High mountains, wooden settlements and the Dard-Shina cultural landscape distinguish this remote region. Dawar serves as its principal inhabited centre, while surrounding villages, river scenery and the Habba Khatoon peak make the valley especially rewarding for slower exploration.

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