Orchards and villages
Apple and walnut country.
The valley of love
Lolab Valley
An oval valley of orchards, rice fields and forest in Kupwara, about 25 km long. Kalaroos caves, Chandigam and a rural Kashmir few tourists see.
Kupwara districtAbout 110 km · 3 hours from Srinagar
Lolab is a long, oval valley in Kupwara district, enclosed by forested hills. Its villages sit among apple, walnut and cherry orchards, with rice fields on the valley floor. Kashmiri poets have long called it Wadi-e-Lolab — the valley of love.
It is pure rural Kashmir: no ski lifts, no shikaras, just villages, springs, forest and people who are often surprised to see tourists. Government tourist huts and homestays make a stay possible.
What to see
The Kalaroos caves and the village of Chandigam are the main stops. Combine Lolab with Bangus for a two- or three-day north Kashmir trip.
Things to do
What to see in Lolab Valley
Kalaroos caves
Natural caves with local legends.
Best time to visit
April to October; autumn for apple harvest.
How to reach
- From Srinagar — about 110 km via Sopore and Kupwara, around 3 hours.
Tour packages
All packagesAdd Lolab Valley to a Kashmir package
Best Seller4N / 5D
Kashmir 4N/5D — Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg & Pahalgam
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam
The complete valley circuit with deluxe stays on MAP plan, a private vehicle throughout and an hour on Dal Lake by shikara.
- Dal Lake Shikara
- Gulmarg
- Sonamarg
- Pahalgam
Starting from₹27,200total, all inclusive
Houseboat Stay5N / 6D
Kashmir 5N/6D with Pahalgam Stay & Deluxe Houseboat
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam · Dal Lake
Adds a night in Pahalgam and a night aboard a deluxe Dal Lake houseboat to the classic valley circuit.
- Deluxe Houseboat
- Pahalgam Stay
- Shikara Ride
- Private Sedan
Starting from₹29,700total, all inclusive
Budget Romance4N / 5D
Glimpse of Kashmir — 4N/5D Honeymoon
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam
Deluxe houseboat, shikara ride, candlelight dinner and cake across the four main valley stops.
- Deluxe Houseboat
- Shikara Ride
- Candle Dinner
- Cake
Starting from₹36,645total, all inclusive
Questions
Visiting Lolab Valley
Close to Srinagar: Doodhpathri, Yusmarg, Manasbal Lake and the Naranag temples. In the south: Kokernag, Verinag, Aharbal and Daksum. In the north, in summer only: Gurez, Bangus and the Lolab Valley.
The quieter valleys close to Srinagar: Doodhpathri, Yusmarg and Nilnag Lake, Manasbal Lake and the Naranag temples, and the Lolab Valley in the north. In summer, Gurez and the trekking routes from Sonamarg and Aru are also open.
Absolutely. Every Kashmir tour package we offer can be customised to match your preferences, group size, budget and travel dates. Simply contact us with your requirements and we will design the perfect Kashmir itinerary for you.
Kupwara district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Kupwara
- Bangus ValleyThe great meadow of the north
- TeetwalVillage on the Kishanganga at the LoC
- Sadhna PassGateway to Karnah
- Kalaroos CavesThe legendary caves of Lolab
- ChandigamA green village in Lolab
Nearby
Other places in the valley
The legendary caves of Lolab
Kalaroos Caves
A green village in Lolab
Chandigam
The great meadow of the north
Bangus Valley
Gateway to Karnah