Have you ever imagined what it’s like to be accompanied by endless beautiful scenery? Have you ever desired to spend some time by a crystal-clear running stream, inhaling pure air blown by sky-high trees? Then Doodhpathri is unquestionably the place for you. Doodhpathri, an off-beat hill station 42 kilometres from Srinagar, has recently joined the rankings of Jammu & Kashmir Tourism, creating a solitary and quiet hill station. This bowl-shaped region is situated in the Budgam area of Jammu and Kashmir, at an elevation of 8957 feet above sea level.
Doodhpathri signifies “Valley of Milk,” Its title has numerous origin tales. According to others, the river running through the meadows spills with such intensity that it appears to be milk from a distance. Another intriguing tale is about a prominent Kashmiri saint who requested water and punctured the earth with his spear, only to see milk gushing out of the ground. Take the liberty of walking on the cold pebbles of varying sizes that encircle this river and soaking your toes in its refreshing water.
How to reach Doodhpathri?
To go to Doodhpathri, you must first travel to Srinagar, a relatively simple process. Those visiting by car can choose either the main Jammu – Srinagar route or the Mughal route via Shopian to reach Srinagar. When you get to Srinagar, you may take a road journey to Doodhpathri, a 45-kilometre journey that should take no more than two hours.
If you are not going by car, Srinagar is very well accessible to the rest of the nation by air, train, and bus transportation. No matter where you reside in the country, you can get to the town by flying or taking the train.
- Weather
Doodhpathri’s environment is better defined as pleasant in the summer and bitterly cold in winter. It gets a lot of snow in January and February, and the temperature drops to a few degrees below zero. Snow begins to melt in March, and the temperature shifts to a more comfortable cold rather than a brutal cold. With April, spring approaches, and the plains are blanketed in a lush blanket of grass.
April till June is considered one of the best months to explore Doodhpathri. The monsoon season begins in July, and it might rain at any moment; nevertheless, the intensity of rainfall received is not excessive. After the Monsoon is gone, August through early September witness beautiful greenery all around. The cold weather returns at the end of September, and by November, it might snow at any moment.
Places to visit in Doodhpathri
- Palmaidan
It means “large stones.” The location is named because of the massive stones that are scattered throughout the grassy fields 5 kilometres from Doodhpathri. It’s also a gathering spot for the local herders, who may be found seated upon those stones, watching for their livestock.
- Tangnar
It is a gorgeous area with little valleys with deodar and pine on the hillside, about 2 kilometres prior to arriving at Doodhpathri.
- Yusmarg
Yusmarg, a quiet beauty around 4 kilometres from Doodhpathri, is another area of lush grassland. The area of Greenland that we now see used to be home to animals, including a massive number of deer. A few decades ago, it was recognized as a suitable tourist destination.
