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Soul Searching In Gurez

Tripoto
3rd Aug 2012

Gurez can be reached through Razdan Pass

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

On Way To Gurez You Will Witness These Nomad

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Inside A Nomad Home

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

The Mountainous Streams Are A Common Sight In

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Water Dipping From A Melting GLacier

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View From A Mountain Top In Dawar

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Hide And Seek With Clouds

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Bridge Towards Tulail Valley

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Road to the last villages of Tulail

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

A Traditional Kitchen in Tulail Velley

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Traditional Oven Of Kashmir

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Razdan Pass

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Deeper Into The Valley

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Livestock

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First Glimpse Of Dawar and Mount Habba Khatoo

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Sun over the Neelum/Kishanganga River

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Road To The Bare Mountain

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Tulail Valley

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Blue Skies

Photo of Soul Searching In Gurez by Tasleem Farooq

Gurez or Gurais is an ultimate adventure tourist destination in Indian held Kashmir. It is a 4-5 hour journey from Srinagar to Gurez, and one witnesses a spectacular view all along the journey. 

it has the majestic Wular Lake or mighty Razdan Pass 3300m. The famous tributary of Jhelum, Neelum river rises in eastern Tulail and flows westwards joined by Raman Sind and Burzil stream.

The Neelum river and other streams in Gurez and Tulail offer great Rafting Streams besides angling and the mountains have absolutely challenging scope for Rock Climbing. For a week long tour to Gurez, arrangements can be made from Tourist Reception Centre in Srinagar for accommodation in Gurez.

Camping tents would rather be a viable option for backpackers and also the houses at Dawar & Tulail could be used for homestays after prior arrangements with the residents. There are some restaurants run by local people at Dawar that provide meals, but it is advisable to carry sufficient packed food if you are planning to go deeper into Tulail Valley.

It is highly advised to carry Identification Cards and travel only after proper permission of the authorities.

The Gurez Valley or Neelum is carved through the Himalayas by the mighty Kishenganga River and the road to Gilgit runs through Gurez.

Photo of Neelum Valley by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Neelum Valley by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Neelum Valley by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Neelum Valley by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Neelum Valley by Tasleem Farooq

Neelum or Kishanganga River that originates in Pakistan passes through Gurez Valley before re-entering Pakistan. The Infamous Dam for Kishnganga Hydel Power Project is being constructed on this River.

Photo of Neelum/Kishanganga River by Tasleem Farooq

The Valley at a distance of 30 kms from Gurez is an Unexplored Heaven on Earth famous for its log houses besides a rich flora and fauna.

Photo of Tulail Valley by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Tulail Valley by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Tulail Valley by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Tulail Valley by Tasleem Farooq

The 11,672-feet high Razdan pass connects Gurez Valley with Bandipora.

Photo of Razdan Pass by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Razdan Pass by Tasleem Farooq

Habba Khatoon mountain in Gurez is named after the Kashmiri poetess Habba Khatoon is famous world over for its pyramid shape.

Photo of Habba Khatoon Mountain by Tasleem Farooq
Photo of Habba Khatoon Mountain by Tasleem Farooq