Bangus Valley

Description

Bungas valley which lies at an altitude of around 10,000 ft. above sea level is in the northern part of district Kupwara within the Handwara sub District.
Occupying an estimated area of 300 sq.kms (20x15km) the principal valley locally known as Bodh Bangus (Big Bangus) consists of a linear elliptical bowl aligned along the east-west axis. The valley is surrounded by Rajwar and Mawar in the east, Shamasbury and Dajlungun Mountains in the west and Chowkibal and Karnah Guli in the north. A smaller valley known as Lokut Bangus (Small Bangus) lies on the north-eastern side of the main valley. Both the valleys have level green meadows surrounded by low-lying mountains covered with dense Coniferous forests (budloo) and a stream flowing through them.

How to reach:

• By Air : The nearest airport is at Srinagar, 90 kms from Kupwara.
• By Train : The nearest railhead is at Baramullah for Kupwara, 64 Kms away.
• By Road : To reach this place from Srinagar, buses/ Cabs are available at Srinagar bus/Cabs stand.