Overview
About Bangus Valley
Bangus is a pair of vast saucer-shaped meadows — Bodh (big) and Lokut (small) Bangus — ringed by dense conifer forest in the Kupwara highlands.
Remote and barely developed, it rewards adventurous travellers with total solitude.
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Top Attractions
Bodh Bangus
The larger of the twin meadows.
Conifer Forests
Thick pine and fir woodland.
Nomad Camps
Summer Gujjar-Bakarwal settlements.
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Best Time to Visit
Suitability by season — 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
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Getting There
Bangus is reached via Kupwara, around 110 km from Srinagar; the final stretch needs a sturdy vehicle.
Local Tips
Go with a local guide — there is no infrastructure once you reach the meadows.
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