Hajan Valley

The valley surrounded by lush green meadows, snow clad mountains and covered with dense vegetation.

Betaab Valley lies between the two Himalayan Ranges – Pir Panjal and Zanskar.

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.

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 in the valley with actors Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, the violence seems to be a thing of the past.

Lidder river at Betaab Valley
A natural view, April 2013.