There is a reason we love Kashmir – lush green pastures, steep rugged mountain slopes, thunderous skies, rare flowers and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Where else do you need to go when you can find all of this at one place – none other than the hidden hill station of Doodhpathri? Many tourists make the mistake of discarding Doodhpathri for what they believed to be more ‘happening’ hill stations of Kashmir. But believe us, there was never any scarcity of the many things to do in Doodhpathri and almost all of them feature locations which are rich in natural beauty and poor in any artificial glamor of tourist crowds.
5 Astonishing Activities To Do On Your Next Doodhpathri Trip
1. Pony ride in the Doodhpathri meadow
the main attraction in the Doodhpathri hill station is definitely the central meadow around which the whole culture of this region has developed. According to most avid travellers, pony rides are one of the most exciting things to do in Doodhpathri. There are many local horse keepers who can help you out with this. The flat land of the meadows and the gentle slopes are best to learn the advanced aspects of horse riding for those who find this interesting.
Entry fee: 800 INR per person
Opening and closing timings: no official opening and closing timings
Time taken to visit: 1 hour
2. Photography in Tungnar
all natural mountain locations are a jackpot for photographers. This is why we believe in revealing the best photogenic spots of every hill station – and among all the activities to do in Doodhpathri, photography at Tungnar is somewhere at the top. Tungnar is a peaceful, preserved natural location which is characterized by thick grooves of pine and deodar trees melting in brilliant sunlight and evening mist. It is located 2 to 3 km away from the main town of Doodhpathri. The overlooking view from this location is simply mesmerizing for one and all.
Entry fee: no entry fee
Opening and closing timings: no official opening and closing timings
Time taken to visit: minimum 2 to 3 hours
3. Stargazing at night
the night sky has endless possibilities when it comes to sightseeing in Doodhpathri. Locals living in the mountains say that mountains change their forms at night, and the seac beauty of this hill station definitely hints towards that. You can spend one of the most memorable nights of your life giving at the millions of stars that decorate the unpolluted sky. If you have the suitable equipment you can also capture photographs of the night sky, the moon and finally the fateful sunrise.
Entry fee: no entry fee
Opening and closing timings: depends on the time between one sunset and the next sunrise
Time taken to visit: 2 to 3 hours
4. Sochilpather trek and camping
trekking and camping is one of the most eventful activities to do in Doodhpathri if you truly want to enjoy a longer trip. Sochilpather trek is a very secluded trek that only few people are aware of. This is why it is important to contact local travel agents in Srinagar for a guided response towards the Sochilpather trekking journey. Dudhpatri is only inhabited by nomadic tribes from spring to summer. Sochilpather is completely uninhabitat.
Entry fee: no entry fee
Opening and closing timings: open 24 hours
Time taken to visit: 6 to 7 hours
5. Diskhal trek
Doodhpathri is extremely popular for meadows. Diskhal trek is another track that takes you face to face with an even higher altitude, secluded meadows where you can find wild sheep grazing and shallow poles of water waiting for someone to discover them. The trekking journey starts from Shaliganga Nallah. You can get a full view of the Ashter Glacier from here and also a birds eye view of Doodhpathri itself.
Entry fee: no entry fee
Opening and closing timings: open 24 hours
Time taken to visit: 6 to 7 hours
Frequently Asked Questions?
A. Shaliganga river is the main river flowing through the valley of which Doodhpathri hill station is a part. This river originates from the nearby Ashter Glacier.
A. Making way to the Ashter Glacier is definitely an alternative for adventure loving tourists who are looking for exciting trekking activities to do in Doodhpathri. However this is not a beginner friendly Trek.
A. The distance between Doodhpathri and Srinagar is less than 50 km and it only takes around 2 hours to cover this distance.
Conclusion
Kashmir travel packages have certainly lived up to the hype that Jammu and Kashmir has generated in the recent years. Even then it is important to contact responsible travel agents so that they can ensure affordable but completely safe journey to the very ends of Indian Kashmir. Buckle up for your next adventure with the Doodhpathri travel package, and ill it with every possible exciting adventure that you can think of.
