Tulail

3 daysBest: Jun–SepAdventure#trek#meadows#offbeat

High meadow trailhead above Gurez

Why this weekend?

Tulail meadowsQamar meadowsSilent valleys

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The meadow
- Meadow walk
- Village lanes
- Camp set
Day 2 · The treks
- Trek trail
- River deck
Day 3 · The valley
- Shepherd stops
- Return

Geography & terrain

Tulail lies in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir at about 2,700 m, 170 km from Srinagar and 30 km from Gurez — the meadow valley of the region, its pastoral grounds, the villages and the treks set on the Kishanganga valley.

History & culture

The valley's story runs with the 2000s reopening era — the meadow valley of the pastoral grounds and the 2000s-era reopening of the trek life, with the valley's modern role as the trek stop of the Gurez circuit and the home of the pastoral grounds and the village lanes and the 2010s-era camps; the valley's history of the 1990s-era closures and the shepherd life, gives Tulail its meadow character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Green meadows
Pastoral villages
Trek trails
River decks
Shepherd corners

Eat & drink

Rogan josh (wazwan style)
Rista and yakhni
Kashmiri kahwa
Kheer

Getting there

Fly: Srinagar (SXR) / Jammu (IXJ)
Train: Jammu Tawi junction; Vande Bharat connects Srinagar
Road from Jammu: Srinagar 300 km / 8 hr
Getting around: Taxis, shared cabs, local buses

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹13,500–25,000 (3 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities: ₹2,000–2,400

Month by month

Jan · Snow: −5–8°C · Snow rain
Feb · Snow: −3–10°C · Snow rain
Mar · Good: 2–14°C · Light rain
Apr · Best: 7–20°C · None rain
May · Best: 12–25°C · None rain
Jun · Good: 16–30°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 18–28°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 17–27°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Best: 14–26°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Best: 8–20°C · None rain
Nov · Cold: 2–14°C · None rain
Dec · Snow: −2–9°C · Snow rain

Practical info

Language: Kashmiri / Hindi / Urdu (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Jun–Sep
Connectivity: Good in towns; patchy in high valleys
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Jun–Sep) holds the valley
The treks ask the permits
The trails ask the walking shoes

Frequently asked questions

What is Tulail?

The meadow valley of the Gurez.

What is there to do?

The meadows, the treks and the villages.

How long is the visit?

Three days.