Ski Tulail Valley

Tulail Valley is one of the most untouched corners of Kashmir. It lies in Bandipora district beyond Gurez, along the Kishanganga river close to the Line of Control. The valley is home to the Dard-Shina community and is known for its traditional wooden houses, green meadows and snow-covered peaks. There are no crowds and nothing commercial here, just villages, the river and silence. Tulail comes alive from June to September, when the roads are open. Villages such as Badwan and Gano look out over the mountains and the river, and the road runs on to Ankot, the last village of the valley. It is a place for offbeat travellers, photographers and anyone who wants to see rural Kashmir as it really is.