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Betaab Valley

Betaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley got its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab. The Valley is towards northeast of Pahalgam and falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwadi and is en route Amarnath Temple Yatra. The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.

History 

Betaab Valley, which is a part of Pahalgam area – one of the several valleys of Kashmir came into existence during the post geosynclinal stage of the development of the Himalayas.Betaab Valley lies between the two Himalayan Ranges – Pir Panjal and Zanskar. Archaeological evidence proves the human existence in this region from the Neolithic Age, especially at Burzahom, Bomai and Pahalgam. Betaab Valley – a part of the Kashmir region, was ruled by the Mughals since the 15th Century. In latter part of the 15th century the Turko-Mughal Military General Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat ruled over Kashmir first on behalf of Sultan Said Khan of Kashgar and then on behalf of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. A polyglot and a historical writer, General Haider wrote the ‘Tarik-i-Rashidi’ – a personal memoir of the Central Asian History.

Sultan Ghiyas-ud-Din Zain-ul-Abidin known by all his courtiers and Nobles as the greatest local King ruled the entire Kashmir region for about 40 years during which he was famous for promoting peace and harmony in Kashmir’s pluralistic society. He even gave a directive to restore and restructure Kashmir during his reign – quite contrary to conventional foreign invading rulers. It was under him that ‘Kashmiriyat’ – a ‘social and cultural consciousness’ of Kashmiri people was developed. 

Tourism 

Betab Valley is a very popular touristic destination. Betaab Valley is also a favorite campsite of travelers as it also serves as a base camp for trekking and further exploration of the mountains. The valley is a walk-able distance from Pahalgam. The crystal clear & chilly water of the stream bubbling down from the snowy hills is a delight; locals here drink this water too. Baisaran and Tulian Lake are few nearby attractions that can be visited. 

In popular culture 

Kashmir was home to the Indian film industry from the sixties to the eighties. Scores of films were shot in the Valley like Aarzoo, Kashmir Ki Kali, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Kabhie Kabhie, Silsila, Satte Pe Satta and Roti (1974 film), the list is endless. Film shooting almost came to a halt after militancy erupted in the Valley but with things improving now, one can hope that Bollywood would soon return to what many believe is its original home. The threat of militancy was a deterrent for over 30 years but with director Imtiaz Ali shooting for his film Rockstar (2011 film) in the beautiful valley with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, the violence seems to be a thing of the past. The hut where Bobby was shot continues to be famous as the 'Bobby Hut'. Many films like Jab Tak Hai Jaan,Yeh Jawani Hai deewani, Haider have been shot in the Jammu and Kashmir state. 

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Betaab Valley Kashmir - Love at first sight

Betaab Valley Kashmir – Love at first sight

Sometimes, You find Yourself in the middle of Nowhere, and, in the middle of this Nowhere, You find Yourself. This is exactly how I felt when I saw the sight of Betaab Valley in Kashmir and fell in love with it. To breathe the air here is to breathe poetry. Betaab Valleyis a picturesque place for artists who strive to paint, writers who compelled to write, poets who want to recite a poem and a…

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Pahalgam: Delightful valleys and glaciers

Pahalgam: Delightful valleys and glaciers

The way my Kashmir trip was started; I knew it was going to be one of the most delightful trip. During my excursion, Kashmir has really shown me some genuine treasure and pleasure. It’s majestic peaks, refreshing gorgeous valleys are worth-watching. Seriously, it’s natural beauty was so fascinating and mesmerizing that it made me to express Kashmir as:

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Betaab Valley | JK Inside

Betaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kms from Pahalgam in J&K. The valley got its name from Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab.

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Just a couple of days back, my Photo Feature on offbeat destinations of Kashmir became online on Condenast Traveller’s site. To view it on CNTI site, click here. The Photo Feature is reproduced here:

The Unsung Kashmir:

While Kashmir may have been making the news for wrong reasons lately, it undoubtedly has been Bollywood’s darling location for film shoots for many decades. Little wonder visitors have already explored whatever there was to explore here. Or have they?

Here is a glimpse of hitherto less-visited places in a region that answers to the sobriquet – Paradise on Earth!

My latest story on Condenast Traveller! Just a couple of days back, my Photo Feature on offbeat destinations of Kashmir became online on Condenast Traveller's site.

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