दूधपथरी
Jammu & Kashmir · Budgam District · 2,730m
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Why Special
दूधपथरी 2730 मीटर पर एक सपाट अल्पाइन मैदान है जहाँ दूध जैसे सफेद पानी की धाराएँ बहती हैं। सप्ताह के दिनों में लगभग खाली। कोई होटल नहीं — श्रीनगर से डे-ट्रिप। वो जगह जहाँ घास पर बैठते ही फोन का ख्याल भूल जाओगे।
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
Network Coverage
Weak signal. BSNL patchy. Download offline maps.
WiFi: None
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: District Hospital Budgam 35km (30 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: Khansahib police station
Getting There
Srinagar→Doodhpathri: 42km 1.5hrs.
Roads: Good till Khansahib, then fair mountain road.
Public transport: Shared cabs from Khansahib. No direct bus.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Khansahib 22km
⚠ Carry extra fuel
Stay: ₹N/A/night
0Emergency: None at Doodhpathri. Return to Srinagar.
Helpline: J&K Tourism: 0194-2452690
Neighborhood guide
Where to base yourself, by vibe.
Daily Budget Reality
Budget
₹1,150Mid-range
₹3,700Luxury
₹7,300💡 Pristine meadow 42km from Srinagar; day trip possible; horse riding ₹300-800; limited overnight options
Crowd Intelligence
⚠ 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
Cuisine: Kashmiri, North Indian
Carry packed lunch. Wazwan not available here — try in Srinagar.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Doodhpathri means Valley of Milk — named for its lush green meadows through which milky-white streams flow. At 2,730m in the Pir Panjal range, it was unknown to most tourists until the J&K government began promoting it recently. The meadow is used by Gujjar and Bakerwal nomadic herders for summer grazing. It offers a pristine, uncrowded alternative to Gulmarg.
क्या पहनें
Conservative dress recommended. Warm layers needed at altitude. Women should cover shoulders and knees. Carry a scarf.
खाद्य सुरक्षा
Very limited — a couple of temporary food stalls during tourist season. Basic snacks and tea. Carry your own food and water. Not a food destination.
सामान्य धोखाधड़ी से सावधान
- Pony operators at the meadow overcharging tourists — fix price before riding
- Taxi drivers from Budgam claiming the road is dangerous to inflate prices — the road is rough but passable
- Local operators charging for accessing freely available meadow viewpoints
कार्ड और नकद
Cash only. No ATMs anywhere near Doodhpathri. Carry cash from Srinagar (80 km).
अंग्रेज़ी बोली जाती है
very low — Gujjar herders and local operators speak Kashmiri and Urdu. No English. Basic Hindi may work.
फ़ोन और SIM
Very patchy coverage. BSNL may work intermittently. Jio and Airtel postpaid may get a signal at lower elevations. Mostly offline.
निकटतम दूतावास
Delhi — approximately 870 km by road
Standard Indian e-Visa covers Doodhpathri. No special permits required. Check current travel advisories.
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