Curated Experiences in the Himalayas
A Simple Map showing the Areas we would be visiting
Gurez
On the North of the Kashmir Valley lies the Gurez Valley which at one point was on the Silk Route connecting Kashmir with Gilgit and Central Asia. It lies across the Razdan Pass and situated along the stunning Kishanganga River and the LoC runs almost parallel to it.
Uri
The Bridge that lies right at the LOC on what was once the main Road into Kashmir Valley which connected Srinagar with Rawalpindi along the Jehlum River.
Keran
Keran Village today stands divided between India and Pakistan. On the left side is Keran in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir while on the right side is Keran in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. And running through is the Kishanganga or the Neelum River.
Teethwal / Tangdhar
The Bridge at Teetwal contructed in 1931 which once connected both sides of Kashmir.
The Naaz E Hind at the top of the Zamindar Gali which connects the fascinating Machil area with Kashmir over the Shamsabari Range. The watch Tower gives a great view of the Mountains in front and the Majestic Nanga Parbat on a clear day
A : Srinagar / B : Uri / C : Kaman Post Aman Setu / D : Reshawari
We have an early Morning start and take the Road towards Uri via Baramulla. On the first Day of the Drive we drive towards Uri. Uri is the last major Town on the Road which once connected Srinagar with Rawalpindi and it runs along the Jhelum River. Uri would be our first Border town visit. Go towards Haji Pir the Pass which connects Uri with Poonch. From Uri we would move to Reshwari in the Kupwara District. Stay at Reshwari.
The Original Cart Road along the Jehlum : Sugandesha Temple Ruins : Datta Mandir : Uri Bazaar : Kaman Post Atal Setu
A : Reshawari / B : Bangus / C : Sadhna Pass / D : Tangdhar / E : Teetwal
From Reshawari we will drive to the Karnah Valley and the Villages of Tangdhar and Tithwal over the Nastachun Pass on the Shamshabari Range. Tithwal Village is in the Karnah Valley and located right on the Kishanganga. Visit the Sharda Temple in Tithwal. Stay at Reshawari.
The Meadow of Bangus : Sadhna Top / N C Top : Tangdhar : Teetwal Bridge : Sharda Temple
A : Reshawari / B : Pharkian Top / C : Keran
From Reshawari we will Drive towards the Village of Keran. We would cross the Firkiyan Gali in the Shamshabari Mountains and go down to the Village of Keran which is located right on the Kishanganga River which acts as the LoC in these parts. Stay at Reshawari.
Kalaroos : Pharkian Top : Keran
A : Reshawari / B : Zamindar Gali/ C : Machil / D : Athwatoo
Drive to Machil across the Zamindar Gali. Machil is a beautiful forested Border area which at one point used to be a part of Gurez. Stay at Athwatoo
Z Gali : Machil : Wullar Lake : Athwatoo
A : Reshawari / B : Razdan Pass / C : Kanzalwan / D : Bagtore / E : Dawar
Drive to Gurez via the Razdan Pass. This Route was a part of the Old Silk Route which connected Kashmir to Gilgit via Gurez. You will also witness the Kishanganga which is the main River of this Valley. We would visit the border Village of Bagtore. Night Stay would be at Dawar.
Razdan Pass : Kanzalwan : Bagtore : Dawar
A : Dawar / B : Purana Tulail / C : Badoab / D : Gujran / E : Kaobal Gali
Today will be th most Epic driving day of the Trip. Taking an early start from Gurez we will drive along the Kishanganga River and enter the adjoining Valley of Tulail and head North. After crossing the Villages along the way like Badoab and Gujran we will head towards the the one Pass that eludes most. The Koabal Gali. Return to Dawar afterwards.
Purana Tulail : Badoab : Gujran / Chakwali : Kaobal Gali
A : Dawar / B : Razdan Pass / C : Srinagar
We start from Dawar early Morning and return to the main Kashmir Valley by the Razdan Pass. Reach Srinagar by Lunch time. Rest of the Day is free for you to go Local Sightseeing / Shopping / Shikara Ride. Wrap up celebration in the Evening. Stay in Srinagar