Explore Serene Villages in Kashmir Beyond Srinagar

Ten best villages for an amazing trip.


Blog Home | Haveed Hilal | 09-12-2023


Rural Life In Kashmir

Experience the rich culture and traditions of Kashmir in a rural style. Visit these serene villages in Kashmir to witness the charming village life in Kashmir. In this blog, we will explore the best villages in Kashmir and the serene villages Srinagar. We will look at beautiful rural experiences to have in Kashmir.

Pampore

Lavender park Gulmarg.
Lavender park Gulmarg. (Maverickbird)

Pampore is a town near Srinagar city with a beautiful landscape of vast plateaus. This town hosts many large saffron fields, giving it the name of ‘Saffron Town.’ The land of the area is considered the best in the valley for growing high-quality saffron. Travellers love to witness the rural experiences of growing and harvesting saffron in Pampore.

Chadoora

Chrari Shareef Shrine
Chrari Shareef Shrine in Chadoora is among the most revered shrines in Kashmir. (Brighter Kashmir)

Among the spiritual villages in Kashmir, Chadoora village hosts the Chari Shareef Shrine, one of the most sacred shrines for Muslims in Kashmir. Located in district Budgam, this village provides rich scenes of rural life in Kashmir.

Keran

Neelum River
Neelum River forms the only barrier between India and Pakistan in the Keran Village. (Kashmir Central)

Keran, an offbeat border village, lies in the Kupwara district of Kashmir. Having Pakistani land just on the other side of the Neelum River, it hosts huge potential for eco and border tourism. Authorities are making efforts to develop the place in every way.

Chatpal

 Chatpal.
A beautiful view from the offbeat village of Chatpal. (SandeepaChetan’s)

Chatpal, included among the best offbeat villages in Kashmir, showcases beautiful village life. Chatpal is a valley in the mountains, home to a small village. It is located in the Anantnag district and hosts the old-style water mills, forming a unique attraction.

Bangus Valley

Bangus Valley
A bull is grazing in the vast meadow of Bangus Valley. (Tripoto)

The Bangus Valley, home to one of the largest meadows in Kashmir, showcase rural experiences and tribal life as well. This valley is situated deep among the mountains in the Kupwara district. One of the offbeat heavens, it offers adventure, sightseeing, and much more.

Tulail Valley

Tulail Valley
A makeshift wooden bridge paves the way towards various wooden houses in Tulail Valley. (Tripadvisor)

Lying in the west of the Gurez Valley, this Himalayan sub-valley enchants tales of pristine rural experiences. The Tulail Valley rests near the PoK and forms an offbeat border village experience. The major attraction of the valley is the Krishanganaga River.

Gurez Valley

Habba Khatoon Peak
The Mighty Habba Khatoon Peak in Gurez. (Eka Experiences)

Located in the beautiful district of Kupwara, the Gurez Valley consists of several small villages. These villages showcase the simple life of the rural people. The valley also hosts an ethnic population of Dards. Vast crop fields, ethnic culture and tradition, and simple lifestyle form breathtaking rural experiences.

Lolab

 Lolab.
A charming view of the lush landscape in Lolab. (Tripadvisor)

Often known as the valley of poets, Lolab stands among the untapped villages in Kashmir. With plenty of streams, heavenly springs, and shrines, it boasts an alluring rural landscape. Allama Iqbal has written some poems about the fascinating beauty of the place.

Machil

Farmers in the Machil village
Farmers in the Machil village work in their gardens. (KNS)

Machil village stands adjacent to the PoK border in the district of Kupwara. It is one of the serene border villages in Kashmir. The simple but tough village life of the residents catches the eye and heart in the silence of the place.

Sarbal

Sonamarg.
Sonamarg. (Vargis Khan)

Sarbal forms the last village in Kashmir on the northeastern side. Falling by the Kashmir-Ladakh National Highway, it lies 10 kilometres from Sonamarg. It is home to a small population of Kashmiris and Dards. The olden style of living can be observed among the locals. It also offers great trekking opportunities.

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FAQs

Which place in Kashmir takes the title of Saffron Village?

The Pampore Village, among the serene villages Srinagar, is known as the Saffron Village.

Name some beautiful border villages in Kashmir.

Gurez, Machil, Tulail and Keran are some border villages in Kashmir with mind-blowing beauty.

Which is the nearest village to explore near Srinagar?

Pampore is an amazing village among the serene villages Srinagar, having the speciality of Saffron cultivation.

Which villages offer offbeat travel in Kashmir?

The Gurez Valley, Sarbal, Tulail Valley, Chatpal, Keran Valley, Lolab, Machil and Bangus Valley, count among the best untapped villages in Kashmir.

Does Kashmir have any eco-village?

Yes, the first eco-village in Kashmir is Sagg Eco Village in the Ganderbal District.

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