Kashmir Valley is known for its famous tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg. On the other hand, many valleys in Kashmir who are equally beautiful and magnificent still less visited by the tourists. Lolab Valley is one of such locations.
Located in the northern district of Kupwara, this valley is located at a distance of almost 100 kilometers from Srinagar and three kilometers to the dorsal side of Kupwara town. Lolab Valley is known for its natural beauty, hills and naturally grown dense forests.
Lolab Valley can be reached by one road that goes through Kupwara. You can either board a bus from Jahangir Chowk in Srinagar that will take you to Kupwara and then board a sumo to enjoy a trip to Lolab Valley.
You can also book a sumo in KMD Stand Srinagar that is more efficient and less time consuming. This sumo travels to Kupwara in almost 2.5 Hours and will leave you in Kupwara Stand. From there you can board as sumo and enjoy yourself in Lolab Valley.
The most efficient and time saving way of going to Lolab Valley is to Book a cab in Srinagar. This will be at your disposal and will let you enjoy the roadside sightseeing as well as take you to different places in Lolab Valley.
You can easily book a cab by clicking here or calling on 705190912.
There are many places you can visit and enjoy in Lolab Valley. The natural beauty and archaic culture will make this a trip to remember.
Satbaran: Satbaran is a large rock placed at the top of a small hillock. There are seven door carvings in this rock which is said to be a doorway to the mystic lands of Paristan. The name, Satbaran literally means Seven Doors.
Kalaroos Caves: Kalaroos is a small village in the Lolab Valley. There are many caves that go deep underground and are said to be connected to Russia. The word Kalaroos literally means the Fort of Russia.
Chandigam: Chandigam is another village located in the Lolab Valley. This is an insanely beautiful place that is known for its vast forests and lush green meadows usually intermingled. This place gives you calm and looks like Betaab Valley of Pahalgam.
Apart from these locations, the entire Lolab Valley is a kind of microcosm of Kashmir Valley. There are beautiful landscapes, hills and Vast walnut orchards.
Things to Do in Lolab Valley: Lolab as a tourist destination has not been fully developed yet. There are many activities that you can do and really enjoy in Lolab Valley. Some of them are:
Weather in Lolab valley is usually the way it is in the rest of the valley. As it is located on the higher reaches of the valley, there can a slightly more chill in the temperature but generally it is not different.
During winters, you may need to crosscheck your trip with your local agent because of the snow, but if you can reach Kupwara you can most certainly enjoy the natural snow in Lolab Valley as well.
