Srinagar • Razdan Pass • Gurez Valley • Tulail Valley
Duration
4 Nights / 5 Days
Ideal for
Groups and travellers who have done the classic circuit
Best season
May to October, while Razdan Pass is open
Stays
1 night Srinagar, 2 nights Gurez, 1 night houseboat
Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
Transport
Private vehicle throughout
Beyond Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam lies a quieter, wilder side of Kashmir. This route crosses Razdan Pass into Gurez, one of the valley's most remote Himalayan regions, and gives it two nights: time for Habba Khatoon Peak, the turquoise Kishanganga river and the wooden villages of Tulail Valley. Srinagar sits at either end, with a houseboat night and a Shikara ride on the way out.
Timings shift with flights, weather and road conditions. We plan around that rather than promising a fixed clock.
You are received at Srinagar airport and assisted with transfers. Depending on arrival time, the day begins with key sights in Srinagar before you check in and settle. Flights arriving before 11:30 AM leave comfortable room for this.
Overnight — Srinagar
Meals — Dinner
After breakfast the drive north begins, through Bandipora and along Wular Lake, then up to Razdan Pass with wide views of the surrounding ranges. The pass marks the crossing into Gurez. The road continues to Dawar, the main settlement of the valley, where you check in and rest after a long day on the road.
Overnight — Gurez Valley
Meals — Breakfast and dinner
A full day in the valley. Habba Khatoon Peak first, with views down over the Kishanganga, then on towards Tulail Valley, known for its traditional wooden houses and alpine scenery. Road and weather permitting, the day continues through the villages around Chakpora and Sheikhpora before returning in the evening.
Overnight — Gurez Valley
Meals — Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast and check-out, the return drive crosses Razdan Pass again and descends into the Kashmir valley, stopping at Manasbal Lake on the way. In Srinagar you check in to a houseboat. The evening is free for the markets and handicrafts, followed by an hour on Dal Lake by Shikara with the Zabarwan range behind.
Overnight — Houseboat, Srinagar
Meals — Breakfast and dinner
Breakfast and check-out, then the transfer to Srinagar airport for your onward journey.
Overnight — Departure
Meals — Breakfast
Handpicked hotels, confirmed at quote. Gurez properties are simple mountain stays rather than hotels in the city sense, and that is part of the trip. The last night is a deluxe category houseboat on Dal Lake. If availability changes, a property of similar category is provided and you are told before arrival.
Dinner from Day 1 to Day 4 and breakfast from Day 2 to Day 5. Lunch is not included and can be taken at restaurants or rest stops along the way — on the Gurez drives these are few, so we plan the stop.
Lunches are not included, which keeps you free to stop where the day takes you. Tell us about dietary needs at enquiry and we pass them to every property.
Kashmir runs colder and later in the day than most visitors expect.
Warm layers in every season
A jacket or windcheater and a fleece. Razdan Pass and Gurez are well above Srinagar and cool quickly in the evening, even in summer.
Walking shoes
Comfortable, with grip. Village paths in Tulail are uneven.
Sun protection
Sunglasses and sunscreen. Altitude sun is stronger than it feels.
Medication
Carry everything you need. There are no reliable pharmacies in Gurez.
Limited signal
Mobile network is limited or intermittent in parts of the valley. Let family know you may be out of reach.
Photo ID
Carry valid government-issued photo ID throughout. Gurez is a border area and checks are routine.
This is a summary. The full terms and cancellation policy govern your booking.
Custom quote
Based on dates, group size and hotel category. We verify availability before sending it.
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