How to travel Gurez Valley
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Gurez is a valley located at a distance of about 123 kilometers from Srinagar. Due to its proximity to the border, tourist movement in the region was not allowed until a few years ago.
But now, Indian nationals can travel to Gurez Valley as long as they are carrying valid government-issued identity proof (Aadhar card). Foreign nationals are not allowed to enter Gurez Valley as of now.

At an average altitude of 8,000 feet (2,400 meters), the valley is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It has diverse fauna and wildlife.

The Kishanganga River flows through the valley before merging into the Jhelum River near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan. Razdan Pass is the only high-altitude pass between Srinagar and Gurez. Due to heavy snowfall in winter, the road remains blocked for about six months a year.
Gurez Valley can be reached by road between April to October. From November to March, when the road gets blocked, the only way to get in and out is by helicopter service from either Srinagar or Bandipora.

Srinagar is also well connected to the rest of the country by Air, Train, and Bus service. If you reached by Air or Bus, you can either hire a taxi or rent a bike in Srinagar for visiting Gurez. You can also travel by public transport.

Near Razdan Pass, you will register yourself at the Army check post. This is where you enter the Gurez Valley and will be needed to make your entries at a couple of more checkpoints. Do not forget to bring your Aadhar Card along because, without it, the Army will not let you pass.

A trip to Gurez Valley can be planned for either 2 days or 3 days. That is an ideal time that I will recommend. If you plan for 2 days, the total taxi charge will be around Rs. 10000. If you plan a trip for 3 days, it will be Rs. 14000. If you also want to go sightseeing in the Tilel district and all the way to Chakwali, Rs. 7000 will be the additional charge for this.

Srinagar to Gurez Shared Taxi are available in plenty from both Srinagar and Bandipore. You will have to break your journey into two parts.
From Parimpora in Srinagar, you will first have to board a shared cab or bus to Bandipora. It will cost you about Rs. 160 or rs 60 per person. From Bandipora, you will then board another shared cab for Dawar. There is however no bus from Bandipora to Gurez Valley.

A trip to Gurez valley by Helicopter is however only available from November to March when the road to Gurez Valley is blocked by snow.
Srinagar to Gurez Helicopter Booking
The tickets for Srinagar to Gurez Valley helicopter can be booked from either the Airport itself or from the TRC office, Rajbagh, Srinagar. At TRC, you will need to go to H block and the 2nd floor.
You do not need a permit to visit Gurez Valley if you are an Indian citizen. You will, however, need to register yourself at several Army check posts between Srinagar and Dawar. You will be required to produce your Aadhar Card at all of them.
As of now, only Indians can enter Gurez Valley and foreign nationals will not be allowed any further than Bandipora.

Where to Stay in Gurez Valley
Dawar is the only place where accommodation is available in the form of a hotel or a campsite.

Habba Khatoon Peak & Waterfall
It is a mountain peak overlooking the town of Dawar and has quite a bit of history related to it. It turns golden at the time of sunset and presents good a photographic opportunity. For more details on this peak, take a look at The Life and Legend of Habba Khatoon.

Khandiyal Top
It is a viewpoint on the top of a hillock that presents a 360-degree view of Dawar, the valley, nearby villages, snow-capped peaks, and Kishenganga Dam lake.

Chakwali Gurez
It is the last village on the Indian side of the border, located in the Tilel district of Gurez.
Dawar – Barnoi – Purana Tilel – Sheikhpora – Dukar – Badugam – Hasangam – Badoab – Gujran – Chakwali.

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