🏔️Razdan Pass (3,450 m)
The only road into Gurez climbs to 3,450 metres before descending into the valley. On clear days the Himalayan chain from Nanga Parbat to Haramukh is visible from the pass.
🏔️ Road opens June — book before batches fill
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Beyond the Razdan Pass
Gurez • Tulail • Habba Khatoon Peak • Kishanganga River
4D / 3NBandipora DistrictLOC Border ZoneMax 10 / BatchJun – Oct
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Razdan Pass (3,450 m)🌊 Kishanganga River⛺ Camp at Tulail🦅 Habba Khatoon Peak🏘️ Dard Tribe CultureRazdan Pass (3,450 m)🌊 Kishanganga River⛺ Camp at Tulail🦅 Habba Khatoon Peak🏘️ Dard Tribe Culture
3,450m
Razdan Pass elevation
<300tourists/year
Visit Gurez
600+years
Dard heritage
WHY THIS TRIP
What Waits Beyond Razdan Pass
🏔️🌊Kishanganga River
The river that flows through Gurez becomes the Neelum on the Pakistani side. It is milky-blue, fed by glaciers, and runs fast through the valley floor. The sound of it is constant.
🦅Habba Khatoon Peak
Named after the 16th-century Kashmiri poetess Habba Khatoon, whose husband was deposed by the Mughal emperor Akbar. The peak towers over the valley. A ridge walk gives a full view of the LOC.
⛺Tulail Sub-Valley
At the far end of Gurez, Tulail is a narrow valley even fewer people reach. A camp here puts you within earshot of the LOC and completely alone in the Himalayas.
🏘️Dard Tribe Villages
The Dard people of Gurez are one of the oldest ethnic groups in the Himalayas — lighter-eyed, distinct in dress, with a language (Shina) unrelated to Kashmiri. A village walk here is unlike anything in the rest of Kashmir.
INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
Experiences in the Valley
Razdan Pass sunrise drive
Kishanganga riverside camping
Tulail sub-valley day trek
Dard village cultural walk
THE PLAN
4-Day Gurez Itinerary
1
Srinagar → Razdan Pass (3,450 m) → Gurez Valley
Early start from Srinagar (5:30 AM) to reach Razdan Pass before clouds roll in. The 120 km drive takes 4–5 hours including the climb. Razdan Pass at 3,450 m is one of the highest motorable points in Kashmir — your guide stops here for 30 minutes so you can take in the view before the descent into Gurez. Arrive in Dawar (the main village of Gurez) by noon. Check in to your guesthouse. Afternoon walk along the Kishanganga riverbank. Evening briefing on the valley.
2
Habba Khatoon Peak Viewpoint + Kishanganga + Dard Village
Full day in the main Gurez valley. Morning: a 4 km walk to the base of Habba Khatoon Peak for the best unobstructed view of the LOC ridgeline and the Pakistani mountains beyond. Your guide narrates the history of the valley and the poetess the peak is named after. Afternoon: Dard village walk in Dawar — the architecture, the dress, the way food is stored and the Shina language spoken in doorways. Evening on the riverbank. Camp or guesthouse in Dawar.
3
Tulail Sub-Valley Expedition
The inner valley. Drive and then walk 8–10 km into Tulail — the valley narrows, the peaks close in from both sides, and by early afternoon you are closer to the LOC than to any shop or road. This is the highlight of the expedition for most guests. Carry a packed lunch. Camp overnight at Tulail or return to Dawar guesthouse based on conditions.
4
Gurez → Razdan Pass → Srinagar Return
Early morning in Gurez for last photos before the 4–5 hour drive back over Razdan Pass to Srinagar. The return drive is often clearer than the approach — more time at the pass for panoramic shots. Arrive in Srinagar by afternoon.
SIMPLE PRICING
Pick how you want to travel
Lock your seat with just 10% advance · Balance 7 days before departure
Best Value
Group
Shared accommodation + group vehicle
₹16,999₹20,999/person
- 3N guesthouses + Tulail camp option
- All meals
- Razdan Pass + Tulail permit
- Group 4x4 vehicle (max 10)
- Local Gurez guide (Dard community)
Private
Exclusive vehicle + private rooms
₹22,999₹27,999/person
- Private rooms at each guesthouse
- All meals
- All permits
- Exclusive vehicle (just your group)
- Local guide + satellite phone
Easy EMI Available
FIXED DEPARTURES
Upcoming batches
DATESSEATS LEFTPRICE / PERSON
Need different dates or a private batch? Talk to us — we run custom departures for groups of 4+.
What's Included
- 3 nights accommodation — guesthouses in Dawar with home-cooked Kashmiri meals
- All meals — breakfast, packed lunch and dinner throughout
- Gurez and Tulail area permit processing
- Private 4x4 vehicle for Srinagar–Razdan Pass–Gurez–Tulail circuit
- Srinagar pickup and drop
- Local Gurez guide from the Dard community
- Razdan Pass stop (30-45 min) with guide narration
- All checkpoint and forest entry fees
Not Included
- Airfare or train tickets to/from Srinagar
- Personal trekking gear — warm layers essential (Gurez is 5–10°C colder than Srinagar)
- Personal expenses — tips, beverages, shopping
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended for remote-area travel)
- Tulail overnight camp equipment (available for hire, ₹800/person extra)
Before You Go
Is a permit required for Gurez Valley?
Yes. Gurez is a restricted zone that requires a government-issued permit (similar to Inner Line Permit). Indian nationals can apply online at the Jammu & Kashmir tourism portal or we handle the application for you — share your Aadhaar card 7 days before departure. Foreign nationals are currently not permitted in Gurez.
When does the Razdan Pass road open?
The pass road typically opens in late May or early June and closes by mid-November, depending on snowfall. Our batches run June to October — we confirm road status 2 weeks before each batch departure date.
What is the accommodation like in Gurez?
Guesthouses in Dawar are simple village homes converted for travellers — clean, warm, attached bathrooms, home-cooked food. They are not hotels. Tulail has tented camp options. The experience is the remoteness, not the amenities.
What is the altitude and do I need to acclimatise?
Dawar (the main valley) is at 2,400 m — comfortable for most people without acclimatisation. Razdan Pass (3,450 m) is a 30-minute stop. The Tulail trek stays below 3,000 m. Mild altitude symptoms are possible on Day 1; most guests adapt quickly.
How does the Kishanganga river connect to Pakistan?
The Kishanganga flows northwest through Gurez, crosses the Line of Control, and enters Pakistan-administered Kashmir where it is called the Neelum River. It joins the Jhelum at Muzaffarabad. Standing on its bank in Gurez, you are looking at a river that countries share — and divided.
Gurez Receives 300 Tourists a Year. You Can Be One.
Limited to 10 guests per batch. Road open June to October only.
20% advance to confirm. Balance due 7 days before departure.
From
₹16,999 /person