Lolab Valley, <em>Jammu and Kashmir</em>
Jammu and Kashmir

Lolab Valley, Jammu and Kashmir

About Lolab Valley

Prime Day & Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, and weekends

Suggested Duration: 1 to 2 days

Tickets: Free entry

Nearest Railway Station: Baramullah railway station, approximately 64 km away

Nearest Airport: Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), approximately 90 km away

Nearest Bus Stop: Kupwara Bus Stand, approximately 4 km away.


Enclosed by fruit orchards and pine forests, Lolab Valley is a stunning green valley in Kupwara. Known as the "fruit bowl of Kashmir," it is teeming with apricot, peach, walnut, and apple trees. The Lahwal River carved out the valley, which is home to peaceful settlements and lovely springs.


You may walk to the fascinating Satbaran Rock, which contains seven engravings that resemble doors but have no known origin. From here, continue walking through the forest to the Kalaroos Caves, once believed to be Russian tunnels—an offbeat yet romantic stop often included in curated Kashmir honeymoon packages.


At the entrance to the valley, stop by the Anwar Shah Kashmiri Memorial Gate and capture beautiful pictures of the river and the little park next to it. With permission, you can walk up to the Zamindar Gali Pass and see Nanga Parbat in the distance as part of the Kashmir tour packages. If permitted, you can also proceed to Machil Valley, an enchanting region with large meadows, little settlements, and clean streams.

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Lolab Valley Highlights

• Visit the pristine oval valley of Lolab, which is 5,420 feet high and boasts trees, orchards, and friendly locals just outside of Kupwara.
• Discover Potnai, Brunai, and Kalaroos, three distinct regions throughout the 25-kilometer valley that offer a variety of landscapes, peaceful walks, and local culture.
• Tour dense pine and fir forests, where the Lahwal River gently winds through grassy meadows and icy springs flow.
• Enjoy fresh peaches, walnuts, apricots, and apples in open orchards, which have earned Lolab the title "fruit bowl of Kashmir.

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Point of Interest for Lolab Valley

Hike to Satbaran Rock

Hike to Satbaran Rock

To get to Satbaran Rock, go up a forest track close to Kalaroos village. This huge rock has seven carvings that look like doors, all lined up on one side. You can look at every carving up close as you stroll around the rock. Before continuing onwards, a lot of visitors pause here to rest and snap pictures.

Explore the Kalaroos Caves

Explore the Kalaroos Caves

Spend the next twenty minutes or so trekking upward into the jungle from Satbaran Rock. This is the first of three natural underground chambers you will come to. Cave 1's entrance is small and slopes down. Cave 2 has a broad entrance, is larger, and is situated higher., and at the summit is Cave 3. Despite their little depth, these caves are thought to be ancient.

Visit the Anwar Shah Memorial Gate

Visit the Anwar Shah Memorial Gate

There is a stone gate with two pillars at the entrance of Lolab Valley, which is close to Kupwara. It was constructed as a tribute to scholar Anwar Shah Kashmiri. There is a little park next to the entrance where you can relax and stroll alongside the river. On your walk in or out, it's an excellent place to take pictures.

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