Bangus valley is the most pristine offbeat place in Kashmir. Situated towards the Kupwara district of Kashmir, this lush meadow valley is famous for its serene and raw landscape which mostly is dominated by grassy and wavy meadows along the famous river Mawri.
Spread over an area of about 300 square km, lies in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district is by and large an unexplored tourist destination. With its scenic beauty, sloppy topography, grassland with flora, and streams flowing with trout fish, this valley has a great prospect of ecotourism. Imagine yourself in the middle of an unending grassland of lush greenery with the forest in the background and the shimmering river dancing beside you. This is what the view of Bangus valley Kashmir is.
The place has great potential to become an international tourist spot. Experts say that Asia’s biggest golf course can be made at the place which has green meadows spiraling over hundreds of kanals. The Mawer stream which originates from Kaij Nag in Bangus provides water to most of the villages in the Handwara sub-district. Similarly, Sathkhol Nag is a water source for many rivers in the district.
DST (Dard Shin Travels) arranges a complete tour of Bangus valley with the best of the stays available. Our guides take you to the inside meadows and forests of Bangus. Being locals, they are the perfect representatives of Bangus valley.
The Valley comprises two parts: Bodh Bangus (Big Bangus) and Lakut Bangus (Small Bangus). These meadows provide an ideal and ample space for adventure camping. This less-explored valley is as beautiful as Pahalgam, Sonmarg, and Gulmarg. It is around 140 km from Srinagar. The drive to this valley in itself is scenic. Going over the forest and mountain regions with panoramic views, this drive will be your best introduction to the utmost beauty of Bangus valley and provides ample opportunity for those in search of adventure.
