Kashmir is home to alluring natural beauty. Travelling to Kashmir and exploring its mesmerising attractions is on the bucket list of many travel enthusiasts. Be it the bustling touristy must-visits or quaint and offbeat locations, this destination offers extraordinary travel experiences to visitors. If you are in the mood to enjoy the holiday season staying far away from bustling crowds and taking a dip in serenity, you need to plan a dreamy trip to Dawar Village. You will be speechless after witnessing its natural aura and charm. If you are wishing to travel to this offbeat destination, here are some excellent experiences to enjoy.
Plan A Great Itinerary For Kashmir’s Dawar Village
1. Offbeat Experiences
Taking to the X (formerly Twitter) platform, Rubina shekh shared glimpses of the village covered in snow and some spectacular views.
Dawar Village of #NorthKashmir‘s #Bandipora district located on the left bank of the #Kishanganga river now one the best #tourism village of #India #kashmir pic.twitter.com/VAmtQ6mBJt
— Rubina shekh (@RubinaShek28264) September 29, 2023
We are often so busy with our lives that we hardly get time to just simply sit back and enjoy nature’s aura and freshness. Well, getting pure air in cities seems a bit difficult these days and this is when we need to travel somewhere that takes us close to our surroundings and greenery. Far away from crowds of visitors, Dawar village opens its doors to quaint experiences. Wake up to beautiful views, enjoy good food, walk around, and explore the nearby places, and do not forget to take deep breaths of fresh air.
2. Best Tourism Village 2023
Taking to the X (formerly Twitter) platform, Eloquent Umer (@Eloquent_8) shared a beautiful photo of the Dawar village.
Dawar village of Gurez tehsil in Bandipora district clinches the title of India’s best tourism village secures top spot in “golden category”.
The recognition was conferred by the Union Ministry of Tourism and was received by the J&K Tourism department. pic.twitter.com/MoeIGcTBcs
— Eloquent Umer (@Eloquent_8) October 3, 2023
Do you that this village in the Bandipora district has been recognised as Best Tourism Village 2023 in the Gold category? The Secretary of Tourism of Jammu Kashmir received the award. Seeing the prestigious title, you can surely understand the beautiful experiences this place has to offer.
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3. Suru Valley
Once you are done exploring Gurez’s Dawar village, you can even travel to some serene destinations nearby. One of the most beautiful places to visit is Suru Valley. Surrounded by lush greenery and unending views of mountain peaks, this quaint valley is a dreamy destination. It feels like taking a step closer to simply sitting on nature’s lap. The biggest highlight here is the dense plantation. Your eyes will simply feel blessed after enjoying such undisturbed views of greenery all around you. This is also a great place in Kashmir for a 1-day holiday.
4. Mulbekh Monastery
Another tourist attraction that you can plan a trip to is Mulbekh Monastery. The 30-foot statue of the Maitreya Buddha made of stone is a delight to witness. The carvings are so intricate that these surely dazzle up your travel experiences. It is said that the monastery is about 800 years old. Rich in history, this place has two gompas. A major highlight that attracts tourists from all around is its extraordinary location, more than 650 ft above the road. Nestled at around 11,495 ft from sea level, reaching here after travelling on a steep road is an adventurous experience in itself.
So are you planning a holiday to Kashmir’s Dawar village?
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