Circuit · Kashmir
North Kashmir
Gurez, Tulail, Bangus, Lolab and Keran — remote valleys near the LoC. Check advisories.
- Places
- 5
- Altitude
- 1,500–3,300 m
- Fly / train to
- Srinagar / Kupwara; Srinagar
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,400
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
Best for most places here: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Each place here needs 4–5 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Bangus Valley
A vast twin meadow — Bodh Bangus and Lokut Bangus — ringed by fir forest near the LoC in Kupwara.
Gurez Valley
A remote Kishanganga valley of log houses beneath the pyramid of Habba Khatoon peak.
Keran
A riverside border village on the Kishanganga, with India on one bank and Pakistan-administered territory on the other.
Lolab Valley
A green orchard valley of walnut and apple groves, with the Kalaroos caves and the Nag Marg spring.
Tulail Valley
The upper Kishanganga valley beyond Gurez — wooden villages, shepherd camps and almost no visitors.
What to pack for North Kashmir
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
- Compact umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Motion-sickness bands or tablets
- Car phone mount and charger
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
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North Kashmir: questions people ask
Which places are in the North Kashmir circuit?
The North Kashmir circuit in Kashmir covers Bangus Valley, Gurez Valley, Keran, Lolab Valley and Tulail Valley. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit North Kashmir?
June to September suit most places in North Kashmir. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach North Kashmir?
Travel to Srinagar / Kupwara or Srinagar, then continue by road.
How much does a North Kashmir trip cost per day?
About ₹2,400 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in North Kashmir, and which is the highest?
Keran is the easiest (easy). Bangus Valley is the highest at 3,300 m.