Gurez Valley: A Hidden Gem in Kashmir
“I want to go to Gurez valley on bike,” I declared to everyone I met in Kashmir during my bike trip. However, almost everybody was surprised by my decision to do something like that. “You must be crazy; even we…
Lolab Valley, North Kashmir: A Bike Trip to the Land of Love and Beauty
After exploring the North-West edge of Kashmir, Tangdhar and Teetwal in Karnah, I decided to head to a valley that is probably the most popular in Northern Kashmir, the Lolab Valley (known by locals as “Wadi-e-Lolab”). Lolab Valley is a…
Tangdhar, Karnah: Journey to the Wild (North) West of Kashmir
I had never heard of Tangdhar until I met Faisal in Srinagar. When I went to Kashmir Travelogue to collect my rental bike, Faisal Nazir, the owner, casually asked about my trip plan. “North-West Kashmir,” I said. “Well, tourists hardly…
Kupwara: The Beginning of My Epic Journey to Offbeat Kashmir
Kashmir is not new to me. I saw this Paradise on Earth twice before with my husband when we visited most of the famous and touristy places – Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonmarg; we also saw the little known places like…