Doodpathri
The Greater Himalayan Mountain Range in India is a major draw for travelers to the Kashmiri hill station of Doodpathri. In Jammu and Kashmir, Doodpathri, sometimes referred to as the “Valley of Milk,” is a well-liked vacation spot.
Doodpathri is located at an elevation of 8,957 feet above sea level, 42 kilometers from the state summer capital Srinagar in the Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir, and 22 kilometers from the district headquarter in the Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir. Doodpathri is uninhabited and inaccessible during the winter due to heavy snowfall. Shepherds from the plains of Budgam District bring cattle for grazing in the summer and stay at Doodpathri for about six months.
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How much time it takes to reach Doodpathri form Srinagar ?
Doodhpathri is approximately 37 kilometers from Srinagar, depending on where you begin in Srinagar. The route takes you through the busy towns of Badgam and Khan Sahiba and takes approximately 2 hours to reach Doodhpathri. Can we travel Doodpathri from Gulmarg.
Best Time to Visit Doothpathri
Because of the nice weather, April through June and September through October are the best months to visit Doodhpathri. The meadows are verdant and in flower at this time of year, drawing in both locals and visitors. Plan your visit between February and mid-March to witness Doodhpathri coated in snow.
Since the roads are typically closed in the winter, the area is inaccessible. The monsoon season brings with it more brilliant landscape, but it also means terrible roads and potential landslides. Rainfall that is too persistent or severe might still make a bad day. Â
Places to Stay in Doodhpathri.
The only option is a JKTDC resort in Doodhpathri. Alternatively, you can stay in Raiyar, a few kilometers before Doodhpathri. There are a few budget hotels and guesthouses there. Activities to do in Doodpathri.
How do you get from Srinagar to Doodpathri?
Here is some advice if you want to travel from Srinagar to Doodhpathri,
The best way to get from Srinagar to Doodpathri is to take a shared cab or a private car. The journey takes about two hours and costs between 1200 and 1500 INR.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also take a bus from Srinagar to Gulmarg. The journey takes about 4 hours and costs between 200 and 300 INR.