Lolab Valley vs Gurez Valley
Pick Lolab Valley for
tight budgets
Pick Gurez Valley for
photography
| Lolab Valley | Gurez Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Kashmir, Kupwara | Kashmir, Bandipora |
| Highest point | 2,000 m | 3,300 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 4–5 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Srinagar | Srinagar |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | ID checks en route; some cave areas are restricted. | ID checks and registration at checkpoints en route. |
Lolab Valley: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Gurez Valley: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely