Pir Panjal Trek’ Banihal

Banihal Valley is a picturesque dream destination for nature lovers which is filled with nature’s treasures of lush green forests, vast verdant meadows, splendid waterfalls, huge cedar trees, mesmerizing landscapes and scenic mountains. The river valley provides a once in lifetime experience for adventure enthusiasts and angling activities. In an endeavor to promote this hidden gem of the Himalayan marvel, the Directorate of Tourism Jammu in collaboration with Indian Army and District Administration Ramban is organizing ‘the Pir Panjal Trek’ from Lamber Ground to Neel Batu, Banihal, Ramban w.e.f from 10th -13th October, 2022. The main highlights of the event are trekking along the lush green vast meadows, eye captivating landscapes and valleys gushing with Ice cold rivulets. The trekkers shall interact with the locals and experience their culture, cuisine, craft and traditional way of living. Cultural Programs and local cuisines in the middest of luscious verdant meadows on the banks of River Beechlari, which is a tributary of Chenab River are main activities on the concluding day of the marathon event. The other highlights of the event are local food festival where mushrooms grown wildly in this Himalayan region, rice and locally grown Rajma which Relished platter for the visiting guests. Cultural Programs and other dance forms also are some of the key components of this festival.