Trekking in Gurez Valley
Introduction to Gurez Valley Trek
Gurez, which is located on the Kishanganga River's banks, marks the change from Kashmir's lush alpine highlands to the rough, high-altitude deserts of the Ladakh region. Two surreal Alpine lakes, Patalwan Sar 1 and Patalwan Sar 2, are also located in the region. The trek is also called the Patalwan Lakes trek and one must traverse from lake 1 to lake 2 to see both lakes because they are divided by a steep and rocky ridge line.
Trekking in Gurez is a very recent activity which is being promoted by locals and administration under Border Tourism initiative.
The route to Patalwan Lakes or Gurez Valley Trek includes both ascents and descents and passes through boulder fields, valleys, and ridgelines. Due to the elevation increase and degree of steepness on the first day alone, the trek is classified as moderate.
Major Attractions: Three sided view of mount Habba Khatoon,lLush Green Pine forests, the trail also has plenty of rare wild flowers and wildlife, such as Himalayan Marmots, Asiatic Ibex, Brown foxes, and, if you're lucky, the rare Himalayan Brown Bear.
Trek Gradient : Moderate
Max Altitude : 3950 metres
Patalwan Sar 1: Trekking in Gurez