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Doodhpathri
Jammu & Kashmir · Budgam District · 2,730m🚗 hatchback OK — paved road from Srinagar
👨👩👧 Family: easy family base — meadow, gentle walks
4/5
April
Why 4/5? Opening up, 5-18°C. Meadows emerging from snow. Stream 'Doodh Ganga' running milky with snowmelt. Green carpet spreading. Roads clearing. Early season charm.
The Meadow of Milk — flat enough for a toddler to run on, stunning enough to make an adult cry.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
0-1 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
4/5 ✓
✓ Families with kids✓ Off-the-beaten-path seekers✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, BSNL
Weak signal. BSNL patchy. Download offline maps.
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Medical
District Hospital Budgam 35km
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Road
Good till Khansahib, then fair mountain road.
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Safety
4/5
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Why Special
Doodhpathri is a flat alpine meadow at 2730m with streams of milky white water (hence the name). Almost empty on weekdays. No hotels — day trip from Srinagar. The kind of place where you sit on the grass and forget your phone exists.
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Festivals & Events
Doodhpathri Meadow Festival
JunJune (varies)
Spring meadow celebration in the Valley of Milk with guided walks through wildflower carpets, Kashmiri folk music, and picnics along the Shaliganga stream.
Doodhpathri is one of Kashmir's least commercialized meadows, named for the milky-white waters of its streams.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioBSNL
Weak signal. BSNL patchy. Download offline maps.
WiFi: None
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: District Hospital Budgam 35km
Ambulance: 108
Police: Khansahib police station
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Getting There
Srinagar→Doodhpathri: 42km 1.5hrs.
Roads: Good till Khansahib, then fair mountain road.
Public transport: Shared cabs from Khansahib. No direct bus.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: J&K Tourism: 0194-2452690
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Near meadow area
Best for Backpackers
Basic stays near meadow
Best for Peace & Quiet
Entire place is quiet
Avoid
Limited facilities — day trip from Srinagar works
Off-season: ₹500-1200/nightPeak: ₹1000-3000/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹1,150Stay₹400
Food₹250
Transport₹400
Activities₹100
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹3,700Stay₹2,000
Food₹600
Transport₹800
Activities₹300
per person per day
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Luxury
₹7,300Stay₹4,000
Food₹1,200
Transport₹1,500
Activities₹600
per person per day
💡 Pristine meadow 42km from Srinagar; day trip possible; horse riding ₹300-800; limited overnight options
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Quiet Moderate Peak
⚠ Avoid weekends — crowded with day-trippers
Best days: Mon-Thu
Meadow destination gaining popularity. Locals crowd weekends in summer. Snow closes access Nov-Mar.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
moderate
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Family Dining
basic
Cuisine: Kashmiri, North Indian
Carry packed lunch. Wazwan not available here — try in Srinagar.
How to Reach
Airport
Srinagar (42km)
Rail
Jammu Tawi
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