Doodhpathri Tour
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Doodhpathri is famous because a famous sufi saint prayed there. The doodhpathri name was given by the famous saint of Kashmir Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor din Noorani (locally known as Alamdar Kashmir). It is said that once he was in search of water to perform ablution for prayers and then he pricked the ground with his stick(Asa) and milk came out. But he said the milk can’t be used for ablution and is only used for drinking. After that the milk changed into water and in this way the meadow got its name to Doodhpathri, “doodh” means milk and “pathri” means meadows. Doodhpathri means valley of milk. Nilnag and Yusmarg are the other two spots which you can cover while visiting doohpathir in Budgam. Some other places to visit in Budgam including Tosamaidan, Charari Sharief (shrine of Sheikh Noor Ud Din Wali (RA).

Doodhpathri is a tourist destination and hill station in the Indian State of Kashmir. It is located in Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 8,957 ft. from sea level, and located at a distance of 42 km from state summer capital Srinagar and 22 km from district headquarter Budgam.

The name "doodpathri" means Valley of Milk. It is said that the famous saint of Kashmir Sheikh ul Aalam Sheikh Noor din Noorani has prayed here and once when he was in search of water in the meadows, to offer prayers, he pricked the ground with his stick to search for water and milk came out. He asked the milk that you can only be used for drinking and not performing ablution. Hearing this milk at once changed its state to water and the meadow got its name Doodpathri. The water which is at present flowing through the meadows has a milky appearance from the distance and remains very cold throughout the year. The lush green grasses over the vast meadows and silver shining streams running over the large stones further increase its beauty. Doodhpathri is sloping grassy landscapes with a diversity of multicolored flowers up to change. The famous Tosamaidan lies in the west of Doodpathri.

How to Reach
By Road
Doodhpathri has good road connectivity. It starts from Srinagar and reaches Doodhpathri via Budgam and Khansahib.

By Train
Srinagar railways station is the closest rail head. Travelers may reach Doodhpathri in the same way.

By Air
Srinagar airport is the nearest airport to reach Doodhpathri. From the airport one may take bus or hire a cab to reach Doodhpathri in two to three hours.

What to Eat
The place has limited food joints with few tea and snack stalls. So it’s best advised to carry light refreshments and water exploring the Doodhpathri.

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