You know that feeling when you come across a place that just hits different? That's Aru Valley for you. It's about 12 kilometres from Pahalgam, and honestly, most people drive right past it without even stopping. Their loss.
The valley is basically a huge green carpet surrounded by mountains. No fancy hotels or loud crowds - just you, the grass, and some really good mountain air. We've seen people sit there for hours doing absolutely nothing, and somehow it's the best part of their day.
A lot of trekkers use it as their starting point, but even if you're not into hiking, it's worth the visit. When someone asks us about places to visit in Kashmir, this is always on our list.
We include Aru Valley in our Kashmir tour packages because some places you just have to see for yourself. Trust us on this one.
