Offbeat Kashmir Adventure: Gurez, Bangus & Warwan Valley Road Trip
₹63,000 – ₹97,500
Embark on an offbeat self-drive road trip through Kashmir’s hidden gems. Discover Gurez Valley’s dramatic landscapes and rich local culture, then venture into the untouched wilderness of Bangus Valley with its expansive meadows and rugged terrain. This package is perfect for those seeking an authentic, adventure-filled escape.
Facts
| Destination | Kashmir |
|---|---|
| Start Location | Srinagar |
| End Location | Srinagar |
| Trip Days | 9 Days |
Details
Map
Itinerary
- Day 1: Srinagar to Whistling Woods Eco Resort
Begin your journey in style by arriving at Srinagar and heading straight to Whistling Woods Eco Resort. Nestled by a gentle river, this eco-friendly retreat offers a serene ambiance where you can relax, unwind, and soak in the pristine natural surroundings—a perfect introduction to an offbeat Kashmiri getaway. - Day 2: Whistling Woods to Gurez Valley via Razdan Pass
Depart early from the resort and drive through the majestic Razdan Pass into Gurez Valley. Enjoy the dramatic landscapes and crisp mountain air as you approach a beautiful lakeside location, formed by the backwaters of the Kishan Ganga River, where you’ll spend a tranquil night immersed in nature. - Day 3: Exploring Tulail Valley, Angaikot & Chakwali
Embark on a scenic drive deep into Tulail Valley. Journey onward to the remote hamlets of Angaikot and Chakwali, where you’ll savor a delicious local lunch. This day offers a perfect blend of adventure and cultural immersion, showcasing the authentic lifestyle of the region.
- Day 4: Dard Culture and Khandyal Top Experience
Delve into local heritage with a visit to the Shina Cultural Centre, exploring the rich history and traditions of the Dard people. Enjoy a hearty lunch before heading to Khandyal Top in Gurez. Relish a scenic drive and a gentle hike atop this vantage point, where breathtaking views and serene solitude await. - Day 5: Return via Razdan Pass to Chowkibal at Bangus Valley
After three unforgettable nights in Gurez, drive back through the stunning Razdan Pass and arrive at Chowkibal, located at the base of Bangus Valley. Settle into a picturesque riverside campsite, where the beauty of nature and the soothing flow of the river create an ideal finale to your offbeat Kashmiri road trip. - Day 6: Bangus Valley & Sadhna Top
Spend the entire day exploring Bangus Valley’s breathtaking meadows—ideal for a picnic, so be sure to pack your own food. In the afternoon, take a short but scenic drive to Sadhna Top, where you can relish panoramic views before settling at a riverside campsite for a relaxed evening. - Day 7: Daksum & Exhilarating Sadhna Top Drive
After a leisurely morning, drive to Daksum and check in at your accommodation. Post check-in, set off again to Sadhna Top for another thrilling experience. Enjoy a brilliant drive reminiscent of Sinthan Top’s stunning landscapes, with every twist of the road revealing more of Kashmir’s rugged beauty. - Day 8: Warvan Valley via Margan Top
Embark on what many consider the highlight of the trip—a drive to Warvan Valley via the vast and flat Margan Top. The journey, though rugged with cliffside roads and majestic mountain views, is utterly breathtaking. Descend into Warvan Valley, where a meandering river bisects the valley and traditional Kashmiri villages dot the higher ground. Enjoy a delightful lunch amidst this awe-inspiring setting before returning to Daksum by evening. - Day 9: Return to Srinagar
Conclude your unforgettable offbeat road trip as you drive back from Daksum to Srinagar, heading to the airport for your departure, with memories of Kashmir’s hidden gems and pristine landscapes etched forever.
WHATS INCLUDED
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
- Whistling Woods Eco Resort: Riverside relaxation near Srinagar.
- Razdan Pass & Gurez Valley: Scenic drive to a pristine lakefront.
- Tulail Valley: Explore remote villages with an authentic local lunch.
- Shina Cultural Centre: Discover rich Dard heritage.
- Khandyal Top: Enjoy panoramic vistas and serene hikes.
- Bangus Valley Meadows: Unspoiled picnic-perfect meadows.
- Sadhna Top: Breathtaking mountain pass views.
- Warvan Valley via Margan Top: Rugged cliffside roads, majestic mountains, and charming villages.
WHATS INCLUDED
DINING
- 8 Full Set Breakfasts
- 8 Full Set Dinner
- Recommendations on local cuisine and interesting places to eat
Inclusions
- Well Maintained Innova & a well trained Driver with Diesel, Driver Night Charges & Local State Taxes
- Stay on double sharing with Meals as specified
- Inner line Permits & Other Permits Required for the trip
- Replacement vehicle in case of Breakdown
- Changes in plan due to landslides/roadblock and other weather related uncertainties
- Detailed Trip Maps ( Offline & Online ) & Daily Guide
Exclusions
- Lunch & Snacks
- Emergency Medical Evacuation charges
- Airfare / Train / Bus charges from your home city to start city and Back
- Changes in Plan / bookings due to change of mind is charged extra
- Monument / Monastery Entry Charges
- No AC when crossing High Altitude Passes in Ladakh ( While Ascending and Descending any Passes like ZojiLa, Khardung La, Chang La , Tanglung La, Baralcha La, AC will not be switched due to less available power)
Hotels & Camps
Stays
- Whistling Woods Eco Resort, Wusan
- Sukoon Peace & Calm, Gurez
- Bangus Valley Resort, Chowkibal
- Hotel BEL AIR, Daksum
Testimonials
"
Thank you very much to you and your team for arranging this fantastic tour. One of the best pick from this tour was your meticulous planning and promptness of service. All arrangements were fantastic, be it a delivery of vehicle at Chandigarh airport, hotels particularly at Chandigarh, Leh, Nubra, Pangong. However the best was at Jispa, Kargil and Srinagar for different reasons. Jispa was simple but authentic with very tasty food.
Rajesh & Gauri Natu
Graphic Designer, Apple
"
Sunil, after I ran 21k Marathon I bragged about it for years. The same is being repeated again, with my ambition to drive across the Himalayas, which was almost faded with Srinagar under curfew. You and Chetan were the spark to our fire that we could do this drive and without a single trouble. Driving is a passion but driving thru places where there are no roads is trouble, but your breakup of program and awesome car condition helped us actually sail thru. Three cheers and five stars.
Jignesh Shah
Absolute Networks, Mumbai
"
Wow. wow, wow. What a experience! We took the route of Delhi - Jammu - Srinagar - Leh - Sarchu - Manali - Delhi. Sunil Kapoor gave us excellent service which includes his next to new 4WD in immaculate condition and all hotels were top class. Coming from Australia, we were bit nervous in start but when we met Sunil, we had full trust and all went very positive. Sunil gave us perfect instructions and everything was according to plan. Thank you Sunil and your team for our one of the best experience in life you have provided us.
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Jignesh Patel
Director, Webential, Australia
"
Eight of us from Sri Lanka got Sunil to arrange a self driven tour to Leh and we are very happy with our decision. He was punctual, trustworthy and met our expectations. The service provided was very professional. As foreigners it’s hard to arrange such a tour by ourselves and Unwind outdoor filled in the gap perfectly. All places we stayed were nice and decent. Should specifically mention about the two Scorpios which we instantly fell in love with. They were very well maintained ...
Read more on
Sumudu Fernando
Friends from SriLanka
"
After days of research, we finally came across a facebook page called ‘Unwind Outdoors’. It seemed like our dream was going to be finally true. Very reasonably priced and Sunil from Unwind was like a know-it-all person.
The itinerary was so crisp and so very well laid out that there was no reason for us to worry other than coping up with nature’s fury.
Read more on
Priyadatta Prabhavalkar
Clifford Chance, Delhi
"
We did a SUV self drive trip from Chandigarh to Ladakh and back organized by Unwind Outdoor.
Highly recommend Unwind Outdoor as Sunil and Manpreet took care of everything we needed (car, hotel bookings, sightseeing and food recommendations, permits) and everything was organized seamlessly. Sunil was very patient with all our queries, giving suggestions and options to suit our preferences.
Read more on
Ashish & Neha Thadani
KPMG, Bangalore
"
Great to see the know-how of the Unwind Outdoor team regarding every aspect of the Srinagar - Leh - Chandigarh self drive trip. From weather conditions, to road conditions, to health/clothing requirements, and also driving instructions - Sunil and Manpreet are warm, meticulous and knowledgable. Villa Himalaya in Sonamarg surpassed all our expectations and ensured that our expected standards for the rest of the trip were extremely high.
Read more on
Parth Deshmukh
Symbiosis Law School, Mumbai
"
Thanks Sunil for arranging a wonderful trip. Everything went well and we were in good hands with friendly and competent drivers. Accommodation was good and tents were comfortable beyond our expectations. We didn't have problem with food choices. It was a totally rejuvenating vacation and experience for us. Thanks from us in Singapore!
Read more on
Lilian Chan
Singapore
"
We had an amazing 9-day from Manali to Leh. Serene, breathless and picturesque. High altitude sickness was a big issue for us but we were in good hands.
Unwind Outdoor was superb in arranging and coordinating the trip. Taking care of all arrangements and checking-in on us. Kudos to Sunil and his team.
Read more on
Alvin Chia
Assistant Director, Jurong Town Corporation, Singapore
"
We travelled as a couple & completed a self drive trip from Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar-Kargil-Leh-Nubra-Pangong-Tso Moriri-Sarchu-Manali-Delhi. Itinerary was meticulously designed to be a mix of adventure and comfort. Hotel choices were best. Support was available at all points in case of emergency.Vehicle provided was top notch. Thanks to Mr. Sunil Kapoor for personally putting in efforts to maintain such high standards.
Read more on
Nikhil & Neha Mazumdar
Manager L&T, Mumbai
"
Six of us (two families) travelled to Leh in Jul / Aug 2015 and we had an excellent experience with Unwind Outdoor. From the very beginning of our excited planning phase, Sunil has been willingly suggesting us options, number of days, places to visit etc. He has all the knowledge of the terrain, passionate about trekking and traveling himself, so he understands travel-crazy people such as me and my quirks.
We landed in Leh in time for cloudbursts and flashfloods and landslides (along with mud and rocks sliding too). Despite Nature's fury, Sunil and Skarma made sure we were utmost safe and comfortable. These guys are just not into travel business, they help people fulfil their travel dreams. Truly! Go guys!!
Read more on
Kamala Aithal
Barclays Bank, Bangalore
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Testimonials
"
Thank you very much to you and your team for arranging this fantastic tour. One of the best pick from this tour was your meticulous planning and promptness of service. All arrangements were fantastic, be it a delivery of vehicle at Chandigarh airport, hotels particularly at Chandigarh, Leh, Nubra, Pangong. However the best was at Jispa, Kargil and Srinagar for different reasons. Jispa was simple but authentic with very tasty food.
Rajesh & Gauri Natu
Graphic Designer, Apple
"
Sunil, after I ran 21k Marathon I bragged about it for years. The same is being repeated again, with my ambition to drive across the Himalayas, which was almost faded with Srinagar under curfew. You and Chetan were the spark to our fire that we could do this drive and without a single trouble. Driving is a passion but driving thru places where there are no roads is trouble, but your breakup of program and awesome car condition helped us actually sail thru. Three cheers and five stars.
Jignesh Shah
Absolute Networks, Mumbai
"
Wow. wow, wow. What a experience! We took the route of Delhi - Jammu - Srinagar - Leh - Sarchu - Manali - Delhi. Sunil Kapoor gave us excellent service which includes his next to new 4WD in immaculate condition and all hotels were top class. Coming from Australia, we were bit nervous in start but when we met Sunil, we had full trust and all went very positive. Sunil gave us perfect instructions and everything was according to plan. Thank you Sunil and your team for our one of the best experience in life you have provided us.
Read more on
Jignesh Patel
Director, Webential, Australia
"
Eight of us from Sri Lanka got Sunil to arrange a self driven tour to Leh and we are very happy with our decision. He was punctual, trustworthy and met our expectations. The service provided was very professional. As foreigners it’s hard to arrange such a tour by ourselves and Unwind outdoor filled in the gap perfectly. All places we stayed were nice and decent. Should specifically mention about the two Scorpios which we instantly fell in love with. They were very well maintained ...
Read more on
Sumudu Fernando
Friends from SriLanka
"
After days of research, we finally came across a facebook page called ‘Unwind Outdoors’. It seemed like our dream was going to be finally true. Very reasonably priced and Sunil from Unwind was like a know-it-all person.
The itinerary was so crisp and so very well laid out that there was no reason for us to worry other than coping up with nature’s fury.
Read more on
Priyadatta Prabhavalkar
Clifford Chance, Delhi
"
We did a SUV self drive trip from Chandigarh to Ladakh and back organized by Unwind Outdoor.
Highly recommend Unwind Outdoor as Sunil and Manpreet took care of everything we needed (car, hotel bookings, sightseeing and food recommendations, permits) and everything was organized seamlessly. Sunil was very patient with all our queries, giving suggestions and options to suit our preferences.
Read more on
Ashish & Neha Thadani
KPMG, Bangalore
"
Great to see the know-how of the Unwind Outdoor team regarding every aspect of the Srinagar - Leh - Chandigarh self drive trip. From weather conditions, to road conditions, to health/clothing requirements, and also driving instructions - Sunil and Manpreet are warm, meticulous and knowledgable. Villa Himalaya in Sonamarg surpassed all our expectations and ensured that our expected standards for the rest of the trip were extremely high.
Read more on
Parth Deshmukh
Symbiosis Law School, Mumbai
"
Thanks Sunil for arranging a wonderful trip. Everything went well and we were in good hands with friendly and competent drivers. Accommodation was good and tents were comfortable beyond our expectations. We didn't have problem with food choices. It was a totally rejuvenating vacation and experience for us. Thanks from us in Singapore!
Read more on
Lilian Chan
Singapore
"
We had an amazing 9-day from Manali to Leh. Serene, breathless and picturesque. High altitude sickness was a big issue for us but we were in good hands.
Unwind Outdoor was superb in arranging and coordinating the trip. Taking care of all arrangements and checking-in on us. Kudos to Sunil and his team.
Read more on
Alvin Chia
Assistant Director, Jurong Town Corporation, Singapore
"
We travelled as a couple & completed a self drive trip from Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar-Kargil-Leh-Nubra-Pangong-Tso Moriri-Sarchu-Manali-Delhi. Itinerary was meticulously designed to be a mix of adventure and comfort. Hotel choices were best. Support was available at all points in case of emergency.Vehicle provided was top notch. Thanks to Mr. Sunil Kapoor for personally putting in efforts to maintain such high standards.
Read more on
Nikhil & Neha Mazumdar
Manager L&T, Mumbai
"
Six of us (two families) travelled to Leh in Jul / Aug 2015 and we had an excellent experience with Unwind Outdoor. From the very beginning of our excited planning phase, Sunil has been willingly suggesting us options, number of days, places to visit etc. He has all the knowledge of the terrain, passionate about trekking and traveling himself, so he understands travel-crazy people such as me and my quirks.
We landed in Leh in time for cloudbursts and flashfloods and landslides (along with mud and rocks sliding too). Despite Nature's fury, Sunil and Skarma made sure we were utmost safe and comfortable. These guys are just not into travel business, they help people fulfil their travel dreams. Truly! Go guys!!
Read more on
Kamala Aithal
Barclays Bank, Bangalore
