Kashmir: Unbelievably Heaven
What can be better than spending time amidst hidden gems in Kashmir, nature’s best-created wonders, which remove all your stress and strengthen your connection with God? It seems you can directly talk to God while angels are descending. This is Kashmir, one of the most serene abodes on earth. A person does not believe in Kashmir being a heaven on earth until he/she lands in this valley.
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Top 10 Offbeat Places to Visit in Kashmir
This blog is from Kashmir Online and I as the author should tell you that we are dedicated to creating soulful blogs with no fussy information that is of no use. Out of love for Kashmir, I am writing today about the top 10 unexplored destinations in Kashmir. Come on and explore.
Cheshma Shahi: The Royal Spring
The name is Persian and translates to “the royal spring”. This Mughal Garden is not located far from the noted Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh, which are the renowned Mughal gardens in Kashmir. The Cheshma Shahi is similar and has a historical spring which is believed to have many medicinal cures. One of the top offbeat places to Visit in Kashmir.
Distance: 10 kilometres from Lal Chowk
Attractions: Royal Spring, flowery gardens and fountains.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Sightseeing, relaxing, photography, and shopping.
Accommodation: No
Full guide here.
Yusmarg: The Meadow of Jesus
‘Yus’ and ‘Marg’ mean Jesus and meadow respectively which brings out the name – The meadow of Jesus. This place is believed to be visited by Jesus in history and is filled with heavenly beauty. Large meadows, enchanting forests, whispering skies and beyond. This place is a symbol of magic. Surely, one of the best-hidden tourist spots in Kashmir.
Distance: 50 kilometres from Srinagar
Attractions: Large meadows, enchanting forests, and the Doodhganga River.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Horse Riding, photography, trekking, camping, and skiing.
Accommodation: Yes
Full guide here.
Tosa Maidan – The King Meadow
The actual name is ‘Tu Shah Maidan’ which means the king meadow. This name was given by rulers of the history for being majestically large. This vast meadow makes way to the Tosamaidan Pass, which has high importance in historical terms. Many fierce battles have taken place here and it is one of the oldest routes to move in and out of the valley. Mughals used this Pass as a major route. Breathtakingly beautiful is this alpine meadow. One of the best-unexplored destinations in Kashmir.
Distance: 50 kilometres from Srinagar
Attractions: Vast meadows, dense forests, hamlets and trekking spots.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Horse Riding, trekking, sightseeing, relaxing, and photography.
Accommodation: Yes, but few.
Full guide here.
Daksum: A Hidden Refreshment
Lying in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir is this riverside beauty which falls next to the Bringi River. This awesome picnic destination is an untapped one, so you can enjoy moments without any disturbance. It is located in the Breng Valley which captures the eyes with its serene landscape. One of the best-unexplored destinations in Kashmir.
Distance: 100 kilometres from Srinagar.
Attractions: Bringi River, NH244, dense forests, Herbal Garden, and Grey Langoors.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Relaxing, playing in water, trekking, photography, fishing and camping.
Accommodation: Yes, but few.
Full guide here.
Sinthan Top: The Heaven Above
This is a mountaintop located on the highest point of the Sinthan Pass. This Pass leads to the Kishtwar district of Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the best routes to travel in and out of the valley. It has become a tourist destination owing to its majestic scenes. One of the top offbeat Places to Visit in Kashmir.
Distance: 137 kilometres from Srinagar
Attractions: Scenic viewpoints, Kashmiri chai stalls, Kehwa stalls and glaciers.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Paragliding, skiing, photography, trekking, relaxing and camping.
Accommodation: No
Full guide here.
Bangus Valley: The Largest Meadow in Kashmir
Located in the Kupwara district, this untapped heaven-like destination is a wonder. Having a vast area that makes it the largest meadow in Kashmir is the speciality. Surely, one of the best-hidden tourist spots in Kashmir.
Distance: 150 kilometres from Srinagar.
Attractions: Dense forests, green meadows, fresh streams, and hamlets.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Horse riding, camping, trekking, and photography.
Accommodation: Yes
Full guide here.
Gurez Valley: The Land of Dards
This valley, located on the borders of Kashmir’s Kupwara district is home to unique cultured Dards. A good population of these indigenous people inhabits here. Dards are believed to have emerged from the historical land of Dardistan. One of the top offbeat Places to Visit in Kashmir.
Distance: 123 kilometres from Srinagar
Attractions: Lush meadows, soothing streams, Dardish people, and dense forests.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Relaxing, photography, trekking, camping, and mountain biking.
Accommodation: Yes
Lolab Valley: The Way to Russia
This beautiful valley is home to many villages that host many amazing landscapes to cure everyone’s addiction to beauty. The famous Kalaroos caves and Sattbaran rock are hot spots including the many spiritual shrines. Being close to the border, it is one of the best-hidden tourist spots in Kashmir.
Distance: 114 kilometres from Srinagar
Attractions: Kalaroos caves, Sattbaran rock, rice fields fruit orchards, pristine streams and trekking spots.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Relaxing, photography, trekking, camping, fishing and mountain biking.
Accommodation: Yes
Aharbal Falls: The Niagara Falls of Kashmir
A majestic 25-foot-high waterfall awaits you in the Kulgam district of Kashmir. With magical views of the verdant valley which paves the way for the Veshaw River to become a wonder of nature called Aharbal Falls. One of the top offbeat Places to Visit in Kashmir.
Distance: 70 kilometres from Srinagar
Attractions: Waterfall, riverside park, ancient fossils, Kausarnag Lake and verdant forests.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Relaxing, photography, camping, and trekking.
Accommodation: Yes
Full guide here.
Aru Valley
Aru is one of the best untapped locations in the Pahalgam Valley. A place for serenity and solitude. In nature’s lap, enjoy the most amazing adventure activities. One of the best-unexplored destinations in Kashmir.
Distance: 112 kilometres from Srinagar
Attractions: Streams, dense forests, a small village, and the local market.
Food and drinks: Yes
Things to do: Relaxing, photography, paragliding, fishing, camping, skiing and trekking.
Accommodation: Yes
Full guide here.
