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Kashmir Valley, the largest Himalayan valley, is an elliptical saucer shaped landmark of Kashmir. Surrounded by the Karakoram and Pir Panjal ranges, Kashmir Valley has a mesmerising view in all the directions possible. This 140km long valley is the perfect spot for all trekkers and mountaineers alike!
How to reach: By road – You can take a bus from any of the major cities to Srinagar. It is well connected with cities like Delhi, Chandigarh etc.
By air – You can board a flight to Srinagar which is 18 kilometers from the valley
By train – The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, taxies and buses ply from Jammu at a regular interval for the valley
Must Do: Paragliding over the Valley
Best time to visit: March to October
Where to stay: There are no hotels in the valley, so either you need to book your stay in Pahalgam or Srinagar
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