How far is Doodh Pathri from Srinagar?

Doodh Pathri is 42 km from Srinagar, about an hour and a half by road through Budgam and Khansahib. It works as a half-day trip, so many guests pair it with a morning in the city.

What is there to do at Doodh Pathri?

It is a meadow rather than a sight: walking, wading in the streams, pony rides and picnics. There are no monuments and few facilities, which is the appeal for people who want a quiet day outdoors.

Is Doodh Pathri worth visiting?

If you have already seen Gulmarg and Pahalgam and want somewhere quieter, yes. On a first four-night Kashmir trip it usually loses out to the bigger three; on a week it earns its place.

When is Doodh Pathri open?

The meadow is accessible from roughly April to November. Heavy snow makes the last stretch of road difficult in deep winter, and there is little shelter once you are there.

Are there hotels at Doodh Pathri?

Very few, and nothing like the hotel strips at Gulmarg or Pahalgam. It is treated as a day trip from Srinagar, which is how we build it into itineraries.

Doodh Pathri Travel Guide – The Valley of Milk, BudgamDuke Kashmir Travels

Doodh Pathri is a meadow valley in Budgam district, Kashmir, India. It lies 42 km from Srinagar at about 2,730 m (8,950 ft), and its name means the valley of milk.

There is no town here and little building — the draw is open meadow, brooks cold enough to numb your hand, and pine ridges on three sides. It suits families and anyone who wants a quiet day rather than a sight to tick off.

By Duke Kashmir Travels Team · Reviewed by Rayies Ahmad Zargar, Founder · Published 14 February 2021 · Updated 6 September 2026

Key takeaways

Distance: 42 km from Srinagar, about 1.5 hours through Khansahib.
Altitude: about 2,730 m (8,950 ft) in Budgam district.
Best time: May to September. Snow closes the meadow in deep winter.
Time needed: half a day. It pairs well with a morning in Srinagar.
Facilities: minimal. Carry food and water; there is no hotel strip.

What is Doodh Pathri like?

Open grassland cut by shallow streams, with almost nothing built on it. The meadow runs for several kilometres, ringed by conifer forest, and the streams are shallow enough to walk across. In spring the grass is thick with wildflowers.

The name is tied to the saint Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, who is said to have struck the ground here looking for water. Locals still call the water milk-white where it runs fast over pale stone.

When should you visit Doodh Pathri?

April to September, with June and July at their greenest. The meadow is at its best after the snow melt, when the streams are full. Winter brings snow and the road can be difficult; there is no reason to come in January unless you want an empty white field.

How do you reach Doodh Pathri from Srinagar?

42 km west through Budgam and Khansahib, about an hour and a half. The last stretch climbs through forest on a narrow road. It is a comfortable half-day return, which is why we often pair it with a Srinagar morning rather than giving it a full day.

Nearby, Yousmarg is the other Budgam meadow and Tosa Maidan the third.

Book Doodh Pathri with Duke Kashmir Travels

We are a J&K Tourism-registered agency (JKTA00003978) with our own vehicles and drivers. Doodh Pathri is an add-on day in longer Kashmir itineraries, usually for guests who have already done Gulmarg and Pahalgam. See the Kashmir tour ideas page or tell us your dates.

Insider tip from our local team

Take food with you. There is no market at Doodh Pathri and the stalls that appear in season are seasonal only. The meadow is at its best in the two hours after the mist lifts, so leave Srinagar early rather than making it an afternoon stop.