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Falcon Grade: ADeluxe Valley Stay

Kaka Palace, Gurez Valley

Dawar, Gurez Valley•Elevation: 2,400 m / 7,870 ft•₹4,500 – ₹7,500 / night

Kaka Palace Gurez with backdrop of iconic Habba Khatoon peak
Dawar, Kashmir Ground Verified
Indicative Rates

₹4,500 – ₹7,500 / night

Taxes & Service Inbound
Falcon Grade:A (Offbeat Gurez Pioneer)
Star Rating:3-Star Valley Stay
Setting:Dramatic views of pyramidal Habba Khatoon Peak
Heating:Traditional Bukhari & Heated Blankets
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The Falcon Answer · Local DMC Evaluation

Why is Kaka Palace the top stay in remote Gurez Valley?

Located in Dawar below the legendary pyramidal Habba Khatoon peak, Kaka Palace is Gurez Valley’s most established private hotel. Offering warm rooms with wood Bukharis, hot running water, and fresh home-cooked Kashmiri food, it provides vital comfort in this remote paradise.

Critical Kashmir Winter Parameter

Verified Heating & Power Infrastructure

Ground Verified by Srinagar Team
Heating System

Wood-fired Bukhari & Electric Warmers

Staff light cozy wood Bukharis during cold high-altitude Gurez nights.

Electrical Power Backup

100% DG Genset Backup

Generator Backup

Hot Water Reliability

24/7 Boiler Running Water

Running hot water scheduled daily

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Room Categories & Indicative Rates

Contracted rates negotiated directly with property management. CP includes breakfast; MAP includes breakfast and hot multi-course dinner.

CategorySize & BedMax OccupancyCP Rate (B&B)MAP Rate (Half Board)Inquire

Habba Khatoon View Room

Habba Khatoon peak and Kishanganga river

Double Bed
26 sq.m
2 Adults₹4,500 – ₹5,800₹6,000 – ₹7,500Book Room
Check-in: 14:00 • Check-out: 11:00GST: 12% on rooms below ₹7,500; 18% on luxury suites (included in custom tour quotes).
Ground Reality Assessment

The Falcon Trails DMC Verdict

We believe in providing candid, honest recommendations so you avoid unwanted surprises.

Why We Recommend It

  • Direct unobstructed front view of the pyramid of Habba Khatoon.
  • Warm, hospitable local Dard-Shina hosts who help coordinate valley permits.

Good to Know Before Booking

  • Gurez Valley is remote; mobile internet (BSNL/Jio) can be intermittent; road access crosses Razdan Pass (11,672 ft).
Perfect For: Adventure travellers, offbeat explorers, photographers, and nature seekers.
Choose an Alternative If: You require luxury 5-star elevators and high-speed multi-gigabit fiber internet.
Facilities & Services

Verified Amenities

Wood-Fired Bukhari Heating
Home-Style Kashmiri Restaurant
Habba Khatoon Observation Sit-out
Permit & Excursion Help
Connectivity & Distances

Nearby Landmarks

Habba Khatoon Spring
2 km5 min drive
Kishanganga Dam View
3 km8 min drive
Razdan Pass
40 km1.5 hours drive
Local Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers regarding heating, transfers, and policies for Kaka Palace, Gurez Valley.

Is a permit required to visit Gurez Valley?

Indian tourists require valid government photo ID; Falcon Trails assists with permit checkpost registrations.

When is Gurez Valley open?

Gurez Valley is accessible by road from late April through November, after the snow clears on Razdan Pass.

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