Gurez - festival of Kashmir
With a special permission to enter into Gurez valley, the crest of Kashmir mountains, enter into an amazingly wonderful region with snow capped peaks, valleys, rich flora & fauna with an interestingly distinctive culture and the glittering crystal clear Neelum river crossing through Gurez adds beauty to the entire area.
People of Gurez pompously celebrate a 2 days’ fiesta called Gurez festival. As Gurez remains as an unexplored destination, Gurez festival aims to show case the culture and traditions of the region in the form of songs, dances, cuisines and most importantly adventurous sporting activities.
Most prominent attractions of Gurez festival are the folk dances and competitive sports like zorbing, cycling, trekking and other fun filled sports conducted in Kishenganga River. Various concerts, musical contests and drawing & painting competitions are also hosted at different parts of the valley attended by tourists and local residents alike.
Gurez, lying at 8000 ft above sea level is a unique destination offering you exuberant moments which will be an experience for life time.
Putting it a nutshell, festivals of Kashmir are simply vibrant and colorful, adding a magical touch to the nature which by itself is so gorgeous.Plan to visit Kashmir and be a participant in the festivals, know more about this ecstatic region embraced by nature at its best.