Kashmir’s Betaab Valley, and what makes it so special!

If you have watched Bollywood movie, Betaab, chances are that you have already marvelled over the beauty of this place, Betaab Valley. Well, it was previously known as Hagan Valley or Hagoon, and was renamed after the said movie was released, and was a blockbuster hit. As per the records, it was renamed to boost tourism in the region.

This valley is situated at a distance of 15 km away from Pahalgam in Anantnag district, and is surrounded by snow-clad mountains and lush green meadows.
This place also serves as a favourite campsite for travellers, as it serves as a base camp for trekking further, and k nearby regions.
Also note that the valley falls in the way of the famed Amarnath temple yatra, the reason why it serves as a popular trekking base and camping site for those wanting to explore further. A visit to this place will also introduce you to some of the nearby attractions, such as Baisaran, Sheshnag Lake, Mamleshwar Temple and more.

Here, we bring to you things that you shouldn’t miss when here.
Those visiting Betaab Valley can indulge in activities such as horse riding, and exploring a wide variety of flora. Then, enjoying local Kashmiri delicacies should be in your itinerary apart from clicking photos wearing the ethnic Kashmiri clothes. Apart from these, you can also try out activities like photo walk, trekking, adventure ride, etc.

Best time to visit Betaab Valley
June to September is the best time to visit Betaab Valley, when the temperature mostly remains between 15 to 20 degree Celsius. This is also the time when the weather remains pleasant, thereby allowing you to explore more places.
How to reach Betaab Valley?
The distance from Srinagar to Betaab Valley is around 117 km, for which you will be able to hire a taxi from Pahalgam village. It will take you around 30 minutes to reach the valley from here.