The Secret Valley of Gurez

7 Days

Duration

Intermediate

Tour Level

March to June or September to November

Ideal Time

Gurez Valley is one of the most precious hidden gem’s of Kashmir. It has diverse fauna and wildlife including the Himalayan brown bear and the snow leopard. The Kishanganga river flows through the valley. This valley is known for it’s snow-capped mountains, pristine rivers, sparkling lakes and lies near the Line of Control, which separates it from the Astore and Neelam districts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Gurez is 123 kms from Srinagar and is home to the Dard tribe, the aboriginals of this land.

This motorcycle tour has been specially put together for those who would like to experience this untouched and raw landscape. Leave the luxuries of the modern world behind and experience adventure as it really is.

Ride over Razdan Pass at an altitude of 11624 ft.

Visit the famous shrine of Peer Baba and the pristine Wular lake.

Stay in a houseboat in Srinagar.

Visit the ancient village of Angaikot and Chakwali which is the last Indian village in Kashmir before the Indo-Pak border.

Explore adventurous off-road trails in the magical valley of Gurez.

Visit Haba Khatoon mountain natural spring - the purest natural water you would ever drink.

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Day 1

546 kms

Distance

8 hrs 30 mins

Saddle Time

Delhi to Pathankot

🏁 Starting altitude – 712 ft

🚩 Ending altitude – 1090 ft

Flag off from Delhi ride towards Pathankot. En-route stop for lunch at Chandigarh.

Day 2

315 kms

Distance

8 hrs

Saddle Time

Pathankot to Srinagar

🏁 Starting altitude – 1090 ft

🚩 Ending altitude – 5200 ft

Early morning departure from Pathankot to Srinagar to beat the traffic. Breakfast and tea stops en-route. Arrive at Srinagar and check-in to your houseboat!

Day 3

137 kms

Distance

4 hrs

Saddle Time

Srinagar to Dawar via Razdan Pass

🏁 Starting altitude – 5200 ft

🚩 Ending altitude – 8460 ft

Post breakfast, we depart from Srinagar headed towards Dawar. On the way, we stop by the famous Wular lake – Asia’s largest freshwater lake. Then ride on up to Razdan Pass and visit the shrine of Peer Baba. We then carry on down Razdan pass and finally enter Gurez Valley. Then ride on and check-in to the Dawar accommodation – basic yet comfortable and clean. Unwind at the local cafe and retire for the night.

Day 4

Explore Dawar

Post breakfast, we depart Dawar and ride deeper into Gurez Valley. Our first stop is the Habba Khatoon spring from where we also get a good look of the Habba Khatoon peak. Today we explore the ancient village of Angaikot that will transport you back in time. We also visit the fascinating Chakwali area. We eat a packed lunch en-route whilst exploring some off-road tracks and then head back to Dawar to settle back in for the evening.

Day 5

170 kms

Distance

5 hrs

Saddle Time

Dawar to Kangan

🏁 Starting altitude – 8460 ft

🚩 Ending altitude – 5940 ft

Post breakfast, depart Dawar headed towards Kangan which is on the outskirts of Srinagar. Visit the Naranaag temple – an 8th century Shiva temple built by one of the most powerful kings of ancient Kashmir – Lalitaditya Muktapida. Then check-in to the Shepard’s Cottage in Kangan.

Day 6

342 kms

Distance

9 hrs

Saddle Time

Kangan to Pathankot

🏁 Starting altitude – 5940 ft

🚩 Ending altitude – 1090 ft

Depart early in the morning to beat the traffic from Kangan to Pathankot. Stop for a traditional local breakfast in Srinagar and then carry on towards Pathankot. Lunch en-route.

Day 7

485 kms

Distance

9 hrs

Saddle Time

Kangan to Pathankot

🏁 Starting altitude – 1090 ft

🚩 Ending altitude – 712 ft

Depart early in the morning to beat the traffic. Local breakfast en-route and continue on towards Gurgaon with a lunch stop around Chandigarh.