Strawberry valley is a hidden gem of Gulmarg. Unexplored by tourism, it holds the beauty and charm of the valley. The valley is covered with budding red strawberries and the clear sky with lush green grass all over gives it the most pristine view of the valley. A must-visit tourist destination and the enthralling experience of the strawberry valley is worth a try!

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History

Gulmarg known as the meadow of flowers is situated in Kashmir, which is a hill station located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Strawberry valley is a beautiful tourist attraction at Gulmarg located in the skiing destination of hiking and skiing.
It is indeed an unexploited tourist destination and nature’s sight of beauty. Strawberry valley is about 10 km away from the main market area.

More activities to do at strawberry valley are ATV rides, horse riding, hiking, camping, bonfire, snow skiing, snowboarding, etc. Also, the strawberry valley can be reached via horse ride or via ATV. The cost of a horse ride is approx 600-800 INR and an ATV costs around 1200-1500 INR.

Location

The location of this valley is unexploited and unexplored. Also, this place is located around 10 km away from the main market location. The mobile network is unavailable in this valley.

Things to do

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Gulmarg is a beautiful place situated in the paradise on earth- Jammu, and Kashmir. There are many tourist destinations to visit around the strawberry valley. The sightseeing of Gulmarg is stunning and one of a kind.

  • Gulmarg Gondola – This place is famous for being the second-largest cable car in the world
  • Afarwat – High snow peak is famous its snowy mountains
  • Khilanmarg- Activities like skiing, and mountains views are mostly enjoyed here
  • Khongdoori phase 1- Many winter sports activities can be enjoyed at this very spot
  • Gulmarg golf course – If golf is your favorite sport enjoy it within the snowy mountain range
  • Gulmarg ski resort- Skiing, and snow skiing are all fun-loving activities to do at Gulmarg ski resorts
  • Kazinag national park- Enjoy the wildlife at the Kazinag national park.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit the strawberry valley is during the summer season. The month of March to July is an ideal time to view the red fresh strawberries. They are ripe and are ready for harvest. The tourists can enjoy some fresh strawberries and juices and milkshakes from the farm. And can also take away some strawberries home.

Key points to keep in mind while visiting the Strawberry Valley

The ideal time to visit the strawberry valley is from 9 am to 4 pm. This is because since Gulmarg is a snowy hill station it tends to get dark quite early and most of the guides or even tour operators may not suggest visiting even during early evening hours.
Another important thing to keep in mind would be that the strawberry valley is not a commercial development spot and is just a strawberry plantation that might require you to walk down or hike for a few kilometers. So accordingly it would be best to take out some time specifically to explore the beautiful strawberry valley as it may take you anywhere about 3 hours to explore the region.

Also since the valley is not on the tourist attractions list but is still famous to travelers who love to explore, you can always ask a local to show you around and tag along instead of hiring a tour guide for the strawberry valley specifically.
It is also important to plan your trip around the Harvest season or the strawberry season to take in the beautiful green valleys with dots of red in abundance. Visiting any other time during the offseason could be disappointing. If you are looking forward to plucking strawberries freshly out of the farm and indulging in the sweet tangy fruit, it would be ideal to ensure you visit during harvest.

Conclusion

Hence, strawberry valley is a must-visit place, it’s an unexplored place in Gulmarg, Kashmir. The untouched beauty of Kashmir wherein there are various activities to do. Moreover, it’s the best destination for the family as there the lush greens and red strawberries are fun and mesmerizing to see. A walk through the strawberry plantations and even plucking a few and having fresh strawberries is something that every tourist loves!

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