Offbeat Kashmir Tour Packages: The Kashmir most visitors never reach
Gurez beyond the Razdan pass, the meadows of Doodhpathri and Yusmarg, the springs of the south, and the quiet valleys of the north. The Kashmir we grew up with, before the crowds.
Best time
Jun–Sep
Ideal length
2 to 4 nights
Price
from ₹15,500 per person
Altitude
About 1,600 m (the southern springs) to 2,700 m (Doodhpathri)
The honest version
The easy introductions are Doodhpathri and Yusmarg, meadows within about two hours of Srinagar, and South Kashmir’s springs and Mughal gardens at Verinag, Kokernag and Achabal. Each has its own guide on this site.
Gurez is the real journey: over the Razdan pass to the Kishanganga, with log-built Dard-Shin villages and Habba Khatoon peak. It needs at least two nights and an open road, usually from around May or June to November.
Further north, Bangus and Lolab in Kupwara, and the Warwan valley in the far south-east, reward travellers who want homestays, walking and very little else. We plan these one trip at a time, around current road and access conditions.
Where you'll go
5 places worth the drive.
Gurez valley
Dawar, the Kishanganga and Habba Khatoon peak
Doodhpathri & Yusmarg
Meadows in Budgam, an easy day from Srinagar
South Kashmir
Verinag, Kokernag, Achabal, Martand and Daksum
Bangus & Lolab
Kupwara’s quiet valleys, homestays and walks
Warwan valley
Remote villages for experienced walkers
Signature experiences
What we build every Offbeat Kashmir trip around.
Best months to travel: Jun–Sep. Fly into Srinagar International Airport (SXR), about 30–45 minutes from the city.
- Over the Razdan pass into Gurez
- Doodhpathri’s meadows without the crowds
- The Mughal springs of the south
- Homestays and village walks in the north
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Frequently asked
Offbeat Kashmir questions we hear every week.
Something not covered here? Ask us directly — we answer within a few hours.
Which offbeat place suits a first trip?
Doodhpathri or Yusmarg. Both are short drives from Srinagar on good roads and fit into any itinerary as a day trip.
Can I combine offbeat Kashmir with Srinagar and Gulmarg?
Yes. Doodhpathri fits as a day trip into any Srinagar stay, South Kashmir pairs with Pahalgam, and Gurez needs at least two nights of its own.
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