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Tosamaidan
Jammu & Kashmir · Budgam District · 3,000m🚗 SUV recommended — unpaved last stretch
👨👩👧 Family: stroller impossible — meadow trek required
2/5
April
Why 2/5? Opening late April if snow clears. 4-14°C. Meadow emerging from snow. Road rough. Early wildflower shoots appearing.
Asia's largest meadow was an army artillery range until 2014. The mines are gone. The beauty was always there.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1-2 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
3/5 ✓
✓ Off-the-beaten-path seekers✗ Those needing reliable phone signal
⚠ Infrastructure reality check
•BSNL only — limited signal, no 4G data
•Signal drops to zero in many areas
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
BSNL
BSNL intermittent. Mostly no signal at meadow. Download offline maps.
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Medical
District Hospital Budgam 40km
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Road
Fair till Khag, then rough track.
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Safety
3/5
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Why Special
Tosamaidan was used by the Indian Army as an artillery range for decades. Demined and handed back to civilians in 2014. Now it's a vast, empty, wildflower meadow that may be Asia's largest. Still very few visitors. STAY ON MARKED PATHS.
Who Should Think Twice
⚠Those needing reliable phone signal
Infrastructure concerns
BSNL only — limited signal, no 4G data
Signal drops to zero in many areas
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Festivals & Events
Tosamaidan Wildflower Season
MayMay-June
Opening of the Tosamaidan meadow — once an army firing range, now a reclaimed paradise — with wildflower walks, camping, and Gujjar pastoral culture displays.
Tosamaidan was returned to civilian use in 2014 after decades as a military range; it is now one of Kashmir's most stunning reclaimed landscapes.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
BSNL
BSNL intermittent. Mostly no signal at meadow. Download offline maps.
WiFi: None
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: District Hospital Budgam 40km
Ambulance: 108 (slow)
Police: Khag police post
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Getting There
Srinagar→Tosamaidan: 60km 3hrs.
Roads: Fair till Khag, then rough track.
Public transport: Shared jeeps from Khag. No direct bus from Srinagar.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: J&K Tourism: 0194-2452690
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Day trip from Srinagar — meadow walk OK for older kids
Best for Backpackers
Tents
Best for Peace & Quiet
Entire meadow is quiet
Avoid
Recently opened to tourism — minimal facilities
Off-season: closed/nightPeak: ₹300-1000/night
tentbasic shelter
Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹1,250Stay₹400
Food₹250
Transport₹500
Activities₹100
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹3,900Stay₹2,000
Food₹600
Transport₹1,000
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 recently opened to tourism; minimal infrastructure; camping preferred; 50km from Srinagar
Crowd Intelligence
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Quiet Moderate Peak
⚠ Avoid weekends — crowded with day-trippers
Best days: Mon-Thu
Former army meadow opened to tourists. Tulip and wildflower season (May-Jun) draws visitors. Still relatively undiscovered.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
moderate
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Family Dining
poor
Cuisine: Kashmiri
No restaurants at the meadow itself. Pack food from Srinagar or Budgam. Nearby villages have basic Kashmiri wazwan stalls.
How to Reach
Airport
Srinagar (60km + trek)
Rail
Jammu Tawi
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