Doodhpathri - The 'Valley of Milk' in Kashmir

Doodhpathri, which translates to 'Valley of Milk', is a large, bowl-shaped meadow situated in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Unlike more developed tourist spots, it offers a more raw and expansive natural landscape. As you arrive, you are greeted by vast stretches of green grass, which in spring are dotted with wildflowers. A key feature is the Shaliganga river, which flows through the middle of the valley, its water looking milky as it rushes over stones, which is said to be the origin of the area's name. The meadows are surrounded by dense pine forests on the hillsides, with the snow-capped peaks of the Pir Panjal range visible in the distance.