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5 offbeat destinations in Kashmir

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Gurez

Pass through thick pine woods, spectacular Manasbal and Wular lakes, and colossal snow-capped peaks as you drive 130 km from Srinagar via Bandipore to reach the rarely touched Gurez Valley. 

photo: @gurev_valleu_official

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Adventure seekers can plan a trek from Pahalgam to the offbeat Lidderwat.  Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills and listen to the pristine Lidder River gurgling next to you!

Lidderwat

photo: xplore102

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Baisaran 

If Kashmir enjoys the sobriquet of ‘mini Switzerland in India’, it is because of the Baisaran Valley. Gracefully sitting outside of Pahalgham it is just a short trek of 6 km away, 

photo: @momento_graph

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Contoured by the mountains of southern Kashmir, Chatpal is home to an undulating scenery!

Chatpal

photo: @chatbal_

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Alpather Lake 

Due to its extremely high altitude (17,500 feet) and proximity to the LoC, there’s hardly any tourists flocking the Alpather Lake near Gulmarg.  

photo: @photo: @aruns.iyer

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