Prime Day & Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, and weekends
Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 days
Tickets: Free entry
Nearest Railway Station: Baramullah railway station, approximately 64 km away
Nearest Airport: Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), approximately 90 km away
Nearest Bus Stop: Kupwara Bus Stand, approximately 4 km away.
Enclosed by fruit orchards and pine forests, Lolab Valley is a stunning green valley in Kupwara. Known as the "fruit bowl of Kashmir," it is teeming with apricot, peach, walnut, and apple trees. The Lahwal River carved out the valley, which is home to peaceful settlements and lovely springs.
You may walk to the fascinating Satbaran Rock, which contains seven engravings that resemble doors but have no known origin. From here, continue walking through the forest to the Kalaroos Caves, once believed to be Russian tunnels—an offbeat yet romantic stop often included in curated Kashmir honeymoon packages.
At the entrance to the valley, stop by the Anwar Shah Kashmiri Memorial Gate and capture beautiful pictures of the river and the little park next to it. With permission, you can walk up to the Zamindar Gali Pass and see Nanga Parbat in the distance as part of the Kashmir tour packages. If permitted, you can also proceed to Machil Valley, an enchanting region with large meadows, little settlements, and clean streams.
