What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World

Tripoto
19th Apr 2020

Gurez Valley is nothing short of Shangri-La. Tucked away in the upper reaches of Kashmir, it enjoys a solitary status and is one of the few places in India that can still be called a 'hidden gem'. Located about 120 km from Srinagar, it makes for the ideal trip if you're looking to explore Kashmir beyond just Sonmarg and Gulmarg.

Dawar is the biggest town in Gurez Valley.

Photo of Gurez Valley, Forest Block by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

The view that welcomes you to Gurez Valley:

Photo of What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

It is the most beautiful village ever!

Photo of What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

This village is straight out of dreams!

Photo of What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

Every few kilometers in Gurez, you would come across such villages.

Photo of What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

Heaven of heavens!

Photo of What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

Is it Kashmir? Or New Zealand?

Photo of What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

Driveway to heaven...

Photo of What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

One of the many hidden spots of Gurez. Got lucky to visit dozens of such hidden spots Google won't tell you about.

Photo of What Makes This Hidden Valley in Kashmir the Most Beautiful Place in the World by S S (Saurabh Sabikhi)

And this is just a preview.

There's so so so much more waiting to be explored in Gurez!