Exploring the valleys of Kashmir

Kashmir, also known as the Switzerland of India, has a number of beautiful valleys that tourists will face a tough time to plan a travel itinerary. The valleys feature mesmerizing landscape, lush green forests, pristine lakes, scenic walking trails, and all such elements that will make your trip to Kashmir a memorable one. And to help you sort your itinerary, here’s our favourite picks.

This spot is of historical importance, as it has been proved that Sind Valley served a significant part of silk route. Reportedly, it served as a bridge between India and China. Popular for alpine meadows and dense pine forests. If you are lucky, you might also be able to spot Ibex and Markhor wild animals during your visit in the valley.

Located on the Indo-Pak border, the Poonch Valley is known for being a crowd-puller, and attracts tons of tourists from across the world. Surrounded by the Pir Panjal range of mountains, Poonch valley’s highlight is beautiful natural lakes, lush green meadows, and alpine mountains. Also, the spot is home to seven lakes and waterfalls, and houses an 18th-century fort, as well as Surankote and Mandi hamlets.

This valley essentially got its name after the release of the popular Hindi film Betaab, you might wonder why such a beautiful place remained unexplored until then! With its picture-perfect landscape, Betaab Valley is home to pine and deodar trees, and also serves as a base camp for trekkers. Further, this valley falls on the path to the popular cave shrine of Amarnath.

The scenic beauty and captivating quaintness of Yousmarg Valley will make you fall in love with travelling. Home to acres of grassy meadows, this spot is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains, the highlight of this place is the gorgeous walking trails that are adorned with flower-strewn meadows and breathtaking landscape.