Editorial | Doodhpathri – Beautiful Surprise in Kashmir During Winters 

Doodhpathri would be developed as one of the best Winter Tourism destinations where snow skiing, snow- boarding, snow cycling and allied activities can be taken up. To make this happen Directorate of Tourism is already taking expert advice from adventure sports experts at Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan have a huge potential for winter sports especially for advanced skiers as these areas have vast slopes.For the first time in 70 years, three places in Kashmir that used to be shut down due to snow – Doodhpathri, Sonmarg, Karnah and Gurez – will remain open for tourists in the winter months.

The government is planning to include adventure sports and other activities in these areas to attract visitors. The new ski slopes are likely to be developed in snow-bound areas.
Doodhpathri is quintessential Kashmir. A gorgeous green meadow surrounded by pine trees and views of lofty snow capped mountains, Doodhpathri is an unmatched tourist destination in Kashmir.

This is an surprise in kashmir one can visit in both sumer and winter. Doodhpathri is located in Budgam district of Kashmir, almost 45 km  from Srinagar. It takes about 2 hours to reach here from Srinagar by car. The meadows can also be reached by trekking from Yusmarg.

Jk Govt must take every steps to make this destination a worth visiting.