Bungus Valley | mountain, hill, region, ski resort / area, interesting place

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A virgin volley called Bungus at an average altitude of 3500m, around 150 km from Srinagai this valley is about 20 km long and 15 km wide. Situated on the other side of Lolab valley. Postures of the Bungus valley have finest grass which is considered ideal for cattle grazing, the valley is supposed to have been discovered by a nomad while grazing his cattle in deep forests. Word Bungus is derived from joining two words ‘Bun’ which means forest and ‘Gus’ that means the grass .The valley with rugged terrains and the lush meadows is ideal for the jeep safaris.
Surrounded by Shamsberry Range and Leepa Valle, some areas of the valley are at a stone throw distance from the line of control between India and Pakistan. Connected by the bus service from Magam in Handwara town (district Kupwara), tourists are recommended to take assistance of tourism department or go2kashmir.com for the conducted tours. There is no adequate infrastructure for the overnight stay and the local transport to these places is not so regular Tourism Department's assistance is highly recommended. Evan Local travel agents are not aware of this place
Bungus is an upcoming destination that will soon see its place in the tourist map of the state. thanks to INTACH J&K Chapter, Aford and JK tourism department teams for discovering this place and list it as a Future tourist destination.

It is one of the virgin destinations where the avid travelers look forward to visit.

for more details you can log on to www.go2kashmir.com
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Coordinates:   34°21'52"N   74°2'58"E

Comments

  • Thank you for this information.. i have checked go2kashmir.com great source of information.
  • Very btfl vly although lacking infrastructure
  • Please upload good photos.
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