The Complete Kashmir Offbeat Tour
- Kashmir, India
Original price was: ₹75,000.00.₹74,000.00Current price is: ₹74,000.00.
- 16D/ 15N
- Offbeat Tour
Tour Information
Sightseeing
Transfers
Breakfast and Lunch
Stays
Overview
This is Cliffhangers complete offbeat tour of Kashmir. We have hand-picked the lovely places of Kashmir which are amazingly beautiful and at the same time least visited and hence you will find solace in all these places. From the North to the South to the other edges of Kashmir, these offbeat places will give you the best immersive experience of Kashmir’s landscapes, different cultures, cuisines, and varied travel experiences all along the way.
Our complete offbeat will have places like Warwan Valley which lies towards the extreme south of Kashmir to Lolab Valley which is at the extreme of the North. The tour itinerary will give you a close-up experience of border tourism also by taking you to places like Keran Valley. In gurez valley, you will see the Shina tribe, and explore their culture and settlements.
Our complete offbeat tour has 5 high altitude passes that connect Kashmir to other places. Enjoy the thrill of driving over these scenic high-altitude passes which are safe to travel and have amazing panoramic views.
While on tour, you will be regularly guided by our offbeat tour expert who will be assigned to your tour and our local, English-speaking driver will show you around all of these places. This is our most selling offbeat tour.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival at Srinagar. Greet and Meet
Welcome to Kashmir. Our representative will receive you at the airport/railway station and the cab will drive you to the hotel/houseboat. If you arrive early in the day, spend time exploring Dal Lake in the unique experience of Shikara Ride. Take a walk around the famous Boulevard road – the embankment of Dal Lake.
Night stay at Srinagar.
Day 2: Daksum & Sinthan Top
Drive to Sinthan Top. The magnificent high-altitude pass that connects Kashmir to Kishtwar. Here the snow remains until June at times. So you can indulge in some snow activities here if you find snow. You can also take a short hike to the nearest alpine lake here or just spend some time here to view the panoramic view of the close-up snow-capped mountains.
Night stay at Daksum
Day 3: Arrive at Warwan Valley via Margan Top
Drive to the famous Warwan Valley via Margan Top. Margan Top is again the high-altitude pass that connects Kashmir to Warwan Valley. Towards the left of this pass, you can spend a few hours and explore 4 high-altitude alpine lakes if you are an adventure lover.
Once down from here, you will enter the grand Inshan valley. Explore the local life here.
Night stay at Warwan.
Day 4: Explore Warwan Valley
Drive deeper into the valley and visit the last village of this entire belt – Sukhnai Village. This is directly cut out from some postcards. Untouched by modernity, humble lifestyle, lush landscape with large grasslands, river streams, and snow-capped mountains.
Night stay at Warwan.
Day 5: Drive to Daksum
Drive to Daksum – an offbeat village resort in the Anantnag district. Explore the village life and orchards. Visit Kokernag and Achabal as well. Take a village walk here, and explore the apple orchards.
Night stay at Daksum.
Day 6: Explore Aharbal
On this day drive to visit the Niagra Fall of Kashmir – Aharbal. This is the largest and the most gorgeous waterfall in Kashmir. Explore the adjoining meadows and villages also here. This is the least visited place by tourists. So you will have a quiet time here.
Night stay at Aharbal.
Day 7: Peer Ki Gali
Drive to the famous Pir Ki Gali – the high-altitude pass that connects Kashmir to Rajouri. This is the grand old road of the Mughal Era and hence called the famous Mughal Road.
Night stay at Doodhpathri.
Day 8: Explore Doodhpathri
Explore the famous meadow of Kashmir – Doodhpathri. This is a vast meadow with surrounding forests and mountain peaks. The famous Pir Panjal Mountain Range is here.
Further, going to the end of this meadow you will see the gushing Doodhganga river as it dances down the valley.
You can indulge in some activities like ATV riding, Paragliding, and Pony riding.
Night stay at Doodhpathri.
Day 9:Yusmarg Exploration
On this day drive to Yusmarg – the place known as the dwelling place of Jesus. It is believed after the crucifixion Jesus left the Middle East and visited this beautiful place. The place is heaven for pony riding and trekking. Take a walk or ride a horse to go to go Nilnag Lake – the famous freshwater lake here. You can go on a hike to the beautiful Bargah Meadow here.
Night stay at Yusmarg.
Day 10: Bangus Valley
Post Breakfast, transfer to Bangus. The drive takes around 3 hours. Check in the guest house at Reshwari Bangus. Explore both small and big Bangus. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the lush meadows of Bangus.
Night stay at Bangus.
Day 11: Arrive at Lolab. Exploe Kupwara
Post Breakfast, drive to Lolab. The valley is full of serenity and exotic experiences. You will reach Lolab by 11. Spend the rest of the day exploring Lolab Valley. Go to the famous and full-of-mystery Kalaroos Caves along with Sadbaran. Explore the large paddy fields and the village settled among these fields. Our recommendation is to try out trout fish here if you are a non-vegetarian or try a local saag if you are a vegetarian.
Night stay at Lolab.
Day 12: Drive to Keran Valley
On this day, you will be going to Keran Valley. This is from where you will go closest to Pakistan. This is a valley that half falls in India and half falls in Pakistan. The Kishangaga River is the only line that separates here the two countries. You will be so close to Pakistan that you see the houses, people, and cars on the other side and can shout out to them or say hello. Walk up to Cobra Post to see the border to the closest.
Night stay at Lolab.
Day 13: Drive to Gurez
Drive to Gurez. As you will leave Lolab you will be going through the beautiful countryside and reaching the breathtaking Wular Lake – the largest freshwater lake in India. The road takes an upward hilly path from Bandipora and you will be amazed to see the panoramic view at Razdan Pass – The pass connecting Kashmir mainland to Gurez. Stop here for some memorable pictures and have tea or coffee at a nearby dhaba.
As you reach Gurez, spend the time exploring some of the beautiful places here. Our driver will ferry you to the ever-fascinating Kishangang River. This is the river that is the lifeline of Gurez. It originates in Kashmir and then goes over to Pakistan. There is a huge dam built here which you will feel is a large freshwater lake. Explore the shores of this dam and river.
Another interesting spot you will visit is Khandyal Top. This is a top which gives a panoramic view of the entire Dawar Valley of Gurez. From Khandyal Top you can take up a short hike if you love to explore the trails. Or just relax here and feel the breeze and the surrounding landscape.
For lunch, take up the place at Log Hut Cafe, this is an army cafe and has some good food and ambiance.
Night stay at Gurez.
Day 14: Gurez Sightseeing
On this day, start first by exploring Habba Khatoon Peak and Spring. This is the famous mountain of the entire Kashmir known for its amazing view and look both in summer and winter. Explore the village nearby called Chorwan village which is a border village and post this village is the Pakistan area.
Drive further to the famous fairy tale village – Sheikh Pora Village. This is a model village that is settled at the banks of a river stream with mountains and forest in the background. Take a stroll through this village to explore the local architecture and culture of the local Shina/dard speaking tribe here. You can enjoy the local food here too.
Night Stay at Gurez.
Day 15: Drive to Athwatoo
Post breakfast leave Gurez. Before lunch, you will reach Athwatoo. Take a short walk here to the villages settled in the deep forests of the mountains. The river stream gushes down here with a beautiful landscape in the surroundings. If you are an adventure lover, take a hike to the famous waterfalls here.
This village here is also believed to have received Prophet Moses and there is a small place for its remembrance here. Visit this and many folklore that the villagers have to say here.
Night stay at Athwatoo or Manasbal.
Day 16: Departure
On this day, as we leave for the airport on the way you will see the amazing Manasbal Lake. Spend some time here, indulge in some water sports activities or just a quiet Shikara ride.
Drop at the Airport.
Include/Exclude
- Breakfast and Dinner
- All transfers. Airport to Airport. Sedan or SUV depending upon the group size. Upto 3 guests - a sedan cab.
- Driver lodgings, food, and other expenses.
- Road Tolls, fuel, and cab charges.
- Guest House/Homestays/Hotel
- Passes & Permits
- Travel insurance.
- Lunch and snacks.
- Park tickets and other expenses.
- Camera fees.
- GST.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list.
Call Our Tour Expert
- +91 88993 66900
- Adil Langoo (Tour & Travel Expert)
For customisation, group discounts, change in itinerary or stay options etc
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