Doodhpathri - A Travel Suggest

by Tiyab Reshi An ardent adventurer

Doodhpathri Kashmir

A monotonous daily routine can wear down one’s physical and mental capacity, one can counter this drudgery with a relaxing vacation. A delightful vacation with loved ones nourishes you from within.

Though India is replete with tourist destinations that are famous and witness heavy tourist footfalls, if you are searching for an offbeat location that provides you solitude then, we have the perfect recommendation for you.

Doodhpathri is the most famous offbeat place in Kashmir.

Doodhpathri, an offbeat location positioned in Kashmir can be the ultimate weekend escape for you. Yusmarg Kashmir is the sister valley to Doodhpathir which is equally serene and beautiful. To amplify your traveling experience, the team of Cliffhangers India is at your service. You will surely enjoy your vacation in Doodhpathri with Cliffhangers India at your back.

About Doodhpathri

Known as the ‘Valley of Milk’, Doodhpathri is located in the Budgam district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This Himalayan remote hill station is situated at an altitude of almost 9000 feet above sea level.

The christening of this place has an interesting story behind it. A well-known Sufi saint and poet named Sheikh Noor din Nurani when pricked the ground with his stick milk merged out of it. Currently, when you have a glance at the water flowing through the meadows from a distance gives a milky appearance hence, the name ‘Doodhpathri’.

When to Visit Doodhpathri?

Doodhpathri remains cut off from the rest of the region for 6 months a year due to excessive cold when the temperatures drop below 0 degrees Celsius. Hence, the ideal time to visit Doodhpathri is between the months of April to June i.e., the summer season.

How to reach Doodhpathri?

For those choosing airways for travel, the Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport is the only commercial airport in Srinagar. The airport is well-connected with major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, etc.

The Jammu Tawi Railway Station is the final destination if you choose to travel by train. From here, you can book a cab for a further journey.

One can cover the distance from Srinagar to Doodhpathri by road. The distance to be covered is almost 38 kilometres (around 2 hours). Hence, you can book a taxi or even travel by bus.

Where to stay?

Whenever you visit a place, one of the key questions that come to your mind is- where to stay? While popular tourist destinations have ample staying options but when it comes to less-popular destinations such as Doodhpathri, the options become limited. There is a JKTDC resort for tourists that you can accommodate. Apart from this, you can make yourself more local by asking residents to host you for a day or two.

Places to Visit in Doodhpathri

Doodhpathri is a quiet hamlet and you can admire its peacefulness all through the day. You can visit nearby places as well to spend your day. Some of these places are- sitting by the side of the Shaliganga river, Tangnar, Mujhpathri, Palmaidan, etc.

When you visit each of these places, you will realize that each site has something unique of its own. Thus, you can embrace the beauty of each site at your own pace.

Things to Do at Doodhpathri

Doing fun activities accelerates your overall vacationing experience. Camping at a place facilitates an easier connection with nature. Apart from camping, you can even go trekking in the region so that you can have a closer look at the natural surroundings.

A well-spend vacation is one that truly pacifies your mind and soul and re-energies you to give your best in your life. A trip to Doodhpathri would truly help you to achieve the same.

You can blub Doodhpathir offbeat place with Gurez valley of Kashmir to make your offbeat tour of Kashmir a perfect blend of everything.