Gurez Valley · 4 Nights / 5 Days
Gurez & Tulail Valley Offbeat Explorer
Cross the dramatic 11,672 ft Razdan Pass into the hidden Kishanganga valley. Spend 2 nights in Dawar, explore remote log-cabin hamlets in Tulail Valley under Habba Khatoon peak, and enjoy a luxury Dal Lake houseboat stay in Srinagar.
Duration
4 nights / 5 days
Route
Srinagar → Bandipora → Razdan Pass → Dawar → Tulail Valley → Srinagar
Best months
May to October (while the Razdan Pass road is open)
Price
from ₹15,200 per person
Planned and run by the Falcon Trails team
Local team in Srinagar · private cab · itemised quote before you pay
Day by day
The whole itinerary, nothing withheld.
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Arrival in Srinagar · Super Deluxe Houseboat on Dal Lake
Arrive at Srinagar International Airport where our representative welcomes you with dedicated transport to Dal Lake. Check into an authentic carved cedarwood Super Deluxe Houseboat. In the evening, enjoy a sunset Shikara ride across the lotus gardens and floating markets.
Super Deluxe Houseboat, Dal LakeDinner
Sunset hues reflecting over heritage houseboats on Dal Lake
- 2
Srinagar to Gurez Valley via Bandipora & Razdan Pass
After an early breakfast, begin the scenic 125 km mountain drive via Wular Lake, Bandipora, and climb over the breathtaking Razdan Pass (11,672 ft / 3,557 m) with panoramic views of Mount Harmukh. Descend into the turquoise Kishanganga River valley and check into your riverside hotel or guesthouse in Dawar.
Riverside Hotel or Guesthouse in Dawar, GurezBreakfast & dinner
The turquoise Kishanganga River flowing through Dawar in Gurez Valley
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Full-Day Tulail Valley Frontier Excursion
After breakfast, venture deep along the Kishanganga river into the pristine Tulail Valley—one of Kashmir’s most untouched border frontiers. Explore traditional wooden log hamlets including Sheikhpora, Barnoi, and Badugam, marvel at wildflowers and crystal streams, and gaze upon the pyramid-shaped Habba Khatoon peak before returning to Dawar.
Riverside Hotel or Guesthouse in Dawar, GurezBreakfast & dinnerUntouched wooden hamlets along the upper Kishanganga in Tulail Valley
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Gurez Valley to Srinagar via Razdan Pass
Following breakfast, ascend back across the scenic Razdan Pass to Srinagar (approx. 5 to 6 hours). Check into your Srinagar hotel. Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure strolling Boulevard Road, exploring Lal Chowk, or shopping for authentic Kashmiri saffron, dry fruits, and pashmina shawls.
Heritage Luxury Hotel in SrinagarBreakfast & dinner
Scenic panorama of Dal Lake and surrounding mountain ranges in Srinagar
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Srinagar Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your chauffeur transfers you to Srinagar International Airport for your return flight with unforgettable memories of Kashmir’s secret frontier.
Breakfast
What’s included
- 1 night stay in an authentic Super Deluxe Houseboat on Dal Lake
- 2 nights stay in Dawar, Gurez Valley (riverfront hotel / deluxe guesthouse)
- 1 night hotel stay in Srinagar
- Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
- Dedicated private vehicle (Etios / Innova / Innova Crysta / Tempo Traveller) for all transfers and the Tulail Valley excursion
- Complimentary 1-hour sunset Shikara ride on Dal Lake
- All driver allowances, fuel, toll taxes, and army checkpoint clearance coordination
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Srinagar
Not included
- Airfare or train tickets to Srinagar
- Pony rides, camera tickets, and adventure activities
- Lunch and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
We list exclusions plainly rather than burying them. If something here matters to you, ask — most can be added to the quote.
A Small Promise from Us
When you book this tour with Falcon Trails, we plant a native tree in Kashmir in your party’s name as our contribution towards preserving the natural beauty of the valley for future generations.
Honest Travel Advisory
Who this Gurez & Tulail Valley Offbeat Explorer itinerary is NOT for
- •Mandatory Photo ID for Checkpoints: Gurez and Tulail are frontier regions near the Line of Control. Indian citizens must carry original government photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID) for verification at Indian Army checkposts along the Razdan Pass and Dawar corridor. Foreign nationals require special inner-line administrative permissions.
- •Cash & Connectivity: Only postpaid mobile networks (Jio and Airtel) function reliably in Dawar. Prepaid non-J&K SIM cards do not work due to telecom regulations. ATM facilities are non-existent in Tulail and scarce in Gurez; please withdraw adequate cash in Srinagar.
- •Transparent Vehicle & Group Pricing: Starting from ₹15,200/person (Group of 10 in Tempo Traveller). 8 Pax: ₹16,125/person. 6 Pax (Innova Crysta): ₹16,000/person. 4 Pax (Innova): ₹17,500/person (₹70,000 total). 2 Pax (Private Sedan): ₹22,750/person (₹45,500 total).
If any of these apply to your party, speak to us and we will adapt the route.
Before you book
Questions on this itinerary.
Can Gurez and Tulail Valley be visited year-round?
No. The 11,672 ft Razdan Pass receives heavy snowfall and is typically closed from November to late April. The prime visiting window is between May and October when the roads are clear, weather is pleasant, and wildflower meadows are in full bloom.
What is the road condition between Srinagar and Gurez?
The route goes through Bandipora and crosses Razdan Pass (approx. 125 km, 5–6 hours). While largely paved, high-altitude alpine weather can create rough patches, so we operate comfortable sedans, Innovas, and Tempo Travellers driven by experienced mountain chauffeurs.
Customise this trip
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Add a night, swap a hotel category, start from a different city, travel with fifteen people instead of two. Tell us what changes and we rebuild the itinerary and the quote around it.
Every quote comes from our own team, from the planner who will actually run your trip.