Contact &
Local Guides
Every stay, taxi, and emergency number for your Kupwara frontier journey , all in one place.
Important for First-Time Travellers
Only Postpaid SIMs Work in Kashmir
Prepaid SIM cards issued from outside Jammu & Kashmir do not get network coverage here. Carry an active postpaid connection (Jio, Airtel, BSNL, or Vi) to stay reachable, use maps, and make emergency calls. Local prepaid SIMs require local verification and are not issued to tourists.
- sim_cardBring a postpaid SIM from your home circle before arriving.
- wifi_offMobile data and calls on outside-state prepaid SIMs will not connect.
- callPostpaid Jio, Airtel, BSNL & Vi all work across Kupwara & Kashmir.
Emergency & General
Save these numbers before entering any frontier zone.
Contacts by Destination
Verified stays and taxi contacts for every frontier destination. Tap a number to call directly.
Gurez Valley
bedStays & Accommodation
- call7006816776
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Gurez)
Mr. Mukhtar Ahmad , Permits & administration
- call7006759980
Assistant Director of Tourism (Gurez)
Mr. Tahir Wani , Tourism inquiries
- call7889781095
Tourist Reception Centre (Gurez)
Mr. Jamsheed , Visitor entry & info
directions_carTransport
- call9622506451
Station House Officer (Dawar)
Mr. Nazir Ahamad , Security & local assistance
- On arrival
Shared Taxis (Bandipora–Gurez)
Available at Bandipora taxi stand
Inner Line Permit (ILP) required. Carry original Aadhaar. Best season: May–October.
Macchal Valley
bedStays & Accommodation
- No direct number
Forest Rest House (Macchal)
Book via DFO Kupwara office
- No direct number
Local Camping Operators
Contact DC Kupwara for local guides
directions_carTransport
- On arrival
4WD Taxis (Kupwara to Macchal)
Hire from Kupwara main bus stand
Restricted zone , e-Permit mandatory via district portal. Aadhaar required.
Keran Valley
bedStays & Accommodation
- call6005784394
Mumtaz Mahal (Mundian)
- call7051069505
Tahirs Homestay (Keran Payeen)
- call9906657810
Village Walk GH (Bore Keran)
- call9682189753
Adnans Homestay (Keran Balla)
- call9906445163
Joo Khoja Homestay (Kundian)
- call6006260129
Peer Homestay (Keran Balla)
- call7006169107
Bismilla Homestay (Mundian)
- call9541097197
Majaz HS (Keran Balla)
- call6006405206
Ayaz HS (Keran)
directions_carTransport
- call01955-262195
DC Office Kupwara (Permits & Referrals)
For ILP, accommodation referrals and local guide contacts
- On arrival
Shared Jeeps from Kupwara
Kupwara main stand , regular morning departures
Inner Line Permit (ILP) required. Carry original Aadhaar. Road only , no rail access. Snow chains required in winter.
Tangdhar / Karnah Valley
bedStays & Accommodation
- call8899624700
Bungus Bliss (Budwan, Tangdhar)
- call9419423031
Neelam View (Teetwal)
- call9622323578
Sikander HS (Teetwal)
- call7889532737
Mashkoor Stays (Teetwal)
- call9682563985
Sahil HS (Teetwal)
directions_carTransport
- call9906643419
Mr. Nasir , Taxi (Kupwara–Tangdhar)
- call8491073457
Imtiyaz Mir , Taxi
Base Area Permit required. Access 08:30–17:00 HRS. May–September only.
Bangus Valley & Tee-Pee
bedStays & Accommodation
- call7006447508
Reddi Hutments (Tee-Pee / Drangyari)
₹1,500–3,000/night
- call9596224299
Bangus Valley Resort
- call7006938242
Bangus Valley Resort (Alt Number)
- No direct number
Hotel Nature Hide (Kupwara)
₹2,500–3,000/night
- No direct number
Kupwara Cafe and Resort
₹2,000–3,000/night
directions_carTransport
- On arrival
4WD Taxis via Handwara–Mawar
Hire from Handwara or Kupwara main stand
e-Pass via Kupwara District portal or Mawar check-post. Aadhaar mandatory. Snow chains in winter.
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