Kashmir Travel Blog

Kashmir, often dubbed as "Paradise on Earth," is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, majestic mountains, and tranquil lakes. While destinations like Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam attract hordes of tourists, there are several lesser-known places that offer unique experiences and untouched beauty. Here are six offbeat places in Kashmir that should be on every traveler's radar. 1. Gurez Valley Nestled in the high Himalayas, Gurez Valley is a pristine paradise waiting to be explored. Known for its picturesque landscapes, the valley is surrounded by snow-capped peaks, lush green meadows, and the roaring Kishanganga River. The serene environment and the warm hospitality of the local Dard-Shina tribe make it a perfect retreat for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts...

Snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir has been causing trouble for the people for the last four days. The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority has issued Avalanche Warning in several high altitude areas including Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda and Bandipora. Avalanche alert, advice people not to get out of homes People living in avalanche potential areas have been advised not to go out of their homes by the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (DMA) after warning of an icy storm. Also, 22 families living in the higher areas of Kulgam have been shifted to safe places so far. Please tell that there is an alert of heavy snowfall in the upper areas of Udhampur, Baramula, Sonmarg-Jojila and Gulmarg. Snow cover at the airport, many flights canceled Traffic in Srinagar airpor...

Kashmirs famous tourist resorts and hill stations, particularly Gulmarg and Pahalgam, are receiving a huge rush of visitors this winter as almost all the huts and hotels have been booked for the next several weeks. Like scores of huts and hotels, the high-end Khyber Resort and Spa at Gulmarg is fully sold out till the middle of January 2021. “I have been shuttling between my office and Khyber in search of a room for our tourism advisor who is scheduled to attend an important event here on 31 December. I have completely failed as they don’t have a single room unsold”, Dr Javed-ur-Rehman, Assistant Director Tourism said. He said 700 to 800 tourists come into Gulmarg every day. They include 200-300 visitors from all over India while around 500 local visitors also enjoy...