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Brief Introduction of Dawar

Dawar, the former capital of the Dards, is the main municipality and administrative hub of the valley. Surrounded by homes and farms, it has a tiny market with a few "hair saloons," fruit vendors, and stores selling dry goods. Nearly all of the businesses, homes, and restaurants are constructed from big wooden boards and only have the most minimal utilities.

You would think you had gone back in time if it weren't for the water bottles and snack packs. This demonstrates how an area devoid of many modern comforts may yet be simple to live in. In this way, village life in the country outshines the bustle of the major metropolis.

Gow Chari, which means "grazing area," is an upland on the mountainside where you may experience the atmosphere and beautiful carpet of pine needles much better than a Persian carpeting in a lavish residence. Similar to Khandyal Lotuh, where a hawk's eye view of the entire valley is possible, this location offers more natural amenities that are high in spirit, tone, feel, and flavour, such as grazing domestic animals, labourers working in fields, the majestic Habba Khatoon Peak, a brisk mountain breeze, the aroma of pine trees, etc. The Baba Abdur Razaq Shah Shrine, one of the most revered shrines in the Gurez Valley, is situated in its lap.

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Founder, Acme Tour And Travels · Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Majid Hussain is the founder of Acme Tour And Travels, a Srinagar-based travel agency registered with the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism office. Working with a local team that has more than seven years in the hospitality industry, he plans Kashmir, Ladakh and Jammu trips for couples, families and groups, from hotels and houseboats to cabs and pilgrimage packages. The guides and package pages on this site are written from that day-to-day experience, and he welcomes questions from travellers planning a trip.

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Last updated 21 October 2026

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