Located in the extreme north of Kashmir, just a stone’s throw from the Line of Control, Kupwara is one of the most beautiful yet least-touristed districts in Jammu & Kashmir. Towering snow-clad peaks, endless pine forests, high-altitude meadows, and sparkling mountain streams make it a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Until recently it was largely off-limits, but today it is slowly opening up — still raw, still peaceful, and gloriously crowd-free.
Its proximity to the border kept it out of tourist circuits for decades. Even now, most visitors only pass through on their way to Lolab or Bangus, missing the real treasures. You’ll share the roads with army convoys more often than tourist cars — and that’s exactly what keeps Kupwara pristine.
Often called “Kashmir’s Fruit Bowl” or “Wadi-e-Lolab”, this stunning valley is lined with apple orchards, walnut trees, and crystal streams.
One of the largest mountain meadows in Kashmir (bigger than Gulmarg & Yusmarg combined!). Split into Bada Bangus and Chhota Bangus.
Remote, dramatic, and breathtaking. Snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and the sound of silence.
Sometimes confused with Bangus — this is a smaller, equally beautiful meadow near Handwara side.
At 3,130 m, this high mountain pass offers jaw-dropping views and is the gateway to Karnah & Keran (Tangdhar sector).
Villages right on the LoC with the Kishanganga (Neelum) River flowing between India & Pakistan-administered areas. You can literally see across the border.
Kupwara is Kashmir without the selfie crowds, without the shikara touts, without the commercial chaos. It’s where you come to hear the wind in the pines, watch shepherds move their flocks across alpine meadows, and feel the raw power of the Himalayas.
If you truly want to experience the untouched side of Kashmir, pack your sense of adventure and head north — Kupwara is waiting.
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