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Doodhpathri in February
Jammu & Kashmir, India
February keeps Doodhpathri sealed under snow. The same conditions as January apply: road closed, meadows buried, no infrastructure. Temperatures: -8°C to 2°C. The Valley of Milk is a valley of ice.
The February story
Same as January: do not attempt. The only change is marginally longer daylight. The snow pack is actually at its deepest in February as accumulated winter snowfall has not yet begun to melt. Gujjar families survive on stored grain and livestock. The forest department confirms the road typically reopens no earlier than late March, weather permitting.
Why February scores 0/5
Weather
Deep winter snow. Valley inaccessible, no road access. Snow 4-6 feet in meadows. Entire area in hibernation. Do not attempt.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy from Srinagar. Last stretch narrow.. road condition: Good till Khansahib, then fair mountain road.. public transport: Shared cabs from Khansahib. No direct bus.. from nearest city: Srinagar→Doodhpathri: 42km 1.5hrs.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF J&K. helpline: J&K Tourism: 0194-2452690. ambulance: 108. police station: Khansahib police station. nearest hospital: District Hospital Budgam 35km
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Weak signal. BSNL patchy. Download offline maps.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Flat meadow — perfect for toddlers to run, Milky streams are magical, Day trip from Srinagar, Very safe
Elevation
2,730m — Moderate altitude
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Nobody
Who should think twice
- ✗Everyone — conditions identical to January
- ✗No road access
- ✗No services of any kind
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0/5 | Completely snowbound. Road from Budgam blocked under deep snow. Meadows buried. No facilities operational. Inaccessible until late spring. |
| Februaryviewing | 0/5 | Deep winter snow. Valley inaccessible, no road access. Snow 4-6 feet in meadows. Entire area in hibernation. Do not attempt. |
| March | 2/5 | Snow melting slowly, roads still blocked. Lower areas clearing but meadows snowbound. Too early for access. Wait until late April minimum. |
| April | 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. |
| May | 5/5 | Peak wildflower month, 10-22°C. Meadows carpeted in yellow, purple, white flowers. Stream crystal clear. Pony rides available. Kashmir's secret garden. |
| June | 5/5 | Perfect 12-25°C. Lush green meadows, snow-capped peaks backdrop. Doodh Ganga stream ideal for picnics. Few tourists compared to Gulmarg. Hidden gem. |
| July | 3/5 | Light monsoon rain, 14-24°C. Meadows remain green. Occasional showers — carry rain gear. Stream levels rising. Still beautiful between rain spells. |
| August | 3/5 | Monsoon showers continue, 13-23°C. Meadows lush but sometimes soggy. Road from Budgam can get muddy. Green and atmospheric if you don't mind wet feet. |
| September | 5/5 | Post-monsoon perfection, 8-20°C. Crystal clear air. Meadows green with autumn tinge. Snow peaks visible. Stream running clear. Best photography month. |
| October | 4/5 | Autumn 5-15°C. Meadows turning golden. Chinar trees nearby ablaze. Early snow on surrounding peaks. Rapidly cooling — last good month before closure. |
| November | 1/5 | Cold 0-8°C. First snow arriving. Road access becoming unreliable. Meadows browning. Facilities shutting down. Too late in season — risk of being stranded. |
| December | 0/5 | Snowbound and closed. Road blocked. All facilities shut. Valley under snow. Completely inaccessible until spring thaw. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Srinagar→Doodhpathri: 42km 1.5hrs.. Roads: Good till Khansahib, then fair mountain road.. Self-drive: Easy from Srinagar. Last stretch narrow.. Public transport: Shared cabs from Khansahib. No direct bus.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
2,730m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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