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{{Infobox valley

| name = Betaab Valley
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| photo = Betaab Valley.jpg
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| region = [[Kashmir Valley]]
| district = [[Anantnag district|Anantnag]]


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| border = [[Sind Valley]]
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| river = [[Lidder River]]

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'''Betaab''' valley is situated at a distance of {{cvt|15|km}} from [[Pahalgam]] in [[Anantnag district]] in India's northernmost union territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. The valley got its name from the [[Sunny Deol]]-[[Amrita Singh]] hit debut film [[Betaab]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Betaab Valley|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bollywood-returns-to-kashmir-its-original-home-118275|access-date=29 August 2012|newspaper=NDTV}}</ref> 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 Sub-valleys of [[Kashmir Valley]] 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]]. Ghiyas-ud-Din Zain-ul-Abidin invaded and ruled Kashmir region for about 40 years during which he was famous for promoting peace and harmony in Kashmir.{{fact|date=September 2020}} He even gave a directive to restore and restructure Kashmir during his reign – in sharp contrast to the other plunderers who preceded him.{{fact|date=September 2020}}

[[File:Betaab Valley from top.jpg|right|thumb|Betaab Valley-Aerial View]]

==Tourism==
[[File:Lidder river at Betaab Valley.jpg|thumb|Lidder river at Betaab Valley]]
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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Trekking in Jammu and Kashmir|url=http://www.hoparoundindia.com/jammu-and-kashmir/pahalgam-attractions/betaab-valley.aspx|access-date=29 August 2012|archive-date=30 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830234029/http://www.hoparoundindia.com/jammu-and-kashmir/pahalgam-attractions/betaab-valley.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Must see India|url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/Pahalgam-Betaab-Valley/attraction/21422|access-date=29 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817073843/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Pahalgam-Betaab-Valley/attraction/21422|archive-date=17 August 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==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 [[Arzoo (1965 film)|Aarzoo]], [[Kashmir Ki Kali]], [[Jab Jab Phool Khile]], [[Kabhie Kabhie (1976 film)|Kabhie Kabhie]], [[Silsila (1981 film)|Silsila]], [[Satte Pe Satta]] and [[Roti (1974 film)]]. 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 (director)|Imtiaz Ali]] shooting for his film [[Rockstar (2011 film)|''Rockstar'']] in the valley with actors [[Ranbir Kapoor]] and [[Nargis Fakhri]], the violence seems to be a thing of the past.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bollywood returns to Kashmir, its original home|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/bollywood-returns-to-kashmir-its-original-home-118275|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref> The hut where Bobby was shot continues to be famous as the 'Bobby Hut'.<ref>{{cite news|title=My father's unfulfilled wish was to bring me to Kashmir, SRK gets nostalgic on first visit to Kashmir|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/my-fathers-unfulfilled-wish-was-to-bring-me-to-kashmir-srk/1/214933.html}}</ref> Many films like Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Yeh Jawani Hai deewani, [[Haider (film)|Haider]] have been shot in the Jammu and Kashmir state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Bollywood-returns-to-their-favourite-destination-Kashmir/articleshow/29954493.cms |title=Bollywood returns to their favourite destination Kashmir – Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=2014-02-07 |access-date=2016-01-01}}</ref>

==References==
{{Commons category|Betaab Valley}}
{{Reflist}}

{{Kashmir Valley}}

[[Category:Tourist attractions in Anantnag district]]
[[Category:Valleys of Jammu and Kashmir]]

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