Gurez Valley Reopens: Tourism for Non‑Locals is Back

By: Travel my Kashmir

Govt lifts travel ban on non-local tourists

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Who Confirmed It

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Why Was Gurez Closed?

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What’s Open and What’s Not?

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Get Ready for Gurez Festival

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Must-See Wonders of Gurez

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