A Memorable Day Exploring Pandechari

  1. 9:00 AM: Visit Doodhpathri Meadows
    1 hour 15 minutes (30.8 km) from Pandechari

    Enjoy the majestic beauty of Doodhpathri Meadows. The meadow gives a perfect view of green pastures, tall pine trees, and an exquisite view of the mountains. You can take a leisurely stroll around the meadow and capture magnificent and picturesque scenic beauty with your cameras.

  2. 11:00 AM: Visit Watlab Mosque
    1 hour 15 minutes (42.5 km) from Doodhpathri Meadows

    Watlab Mosque is an 18th-century mosque, where local Muslims gather for daily prayers. The mosque has an excellent garden, well-maintained courtyard and the interior of the mosque is an excellent example of artistic creativity. The Mughal architecture with pointed arches and domes is worth admiring.

  3. 1:00 PM: Lunch at Red Chillies Restaurant
    1 hour 10 minutes (39.4 km) from Watlab Mosque

    Red Chillies is a well-known eatery in the area famous for its delicious barbecue and Mughlai cuisine. Savour the taste of the famous Goshtaba served with Kashmiri naan, white rice, and veg pulao.

  4. 3:00 PM: Explore Alpather Lake
    2 hours 45 minutes (89.8 km) from Red Chillies Restaurant

    Alpather Lake, situated at the foot of Apharwat peaks, makes for a lovely afternoon. The beautiful trek to Alpather Lake is stunning with dense forests, ice-cold water-streams and majestic mountains with all-white covered peaks. One has to be careful as it is a high altitude lake, but the view at the end is worth all the effort.

  5. 6:00 PM: Drive to Tarabal
    2 hours 46 minutes (92.3 km) from Alpather lake

    Take a drive to Tarabal, which is famous for its fresh produce including, Apples, apricots, cherries and much more. The scenic drive will take you through paddy fields, and beautiful orchards. Situated on the banks of the Jalal Muqam River, Tarabal is an ideal place for relaxation and a soothing experience for the body and soul.

  6. 8:30 PM: Dinner at Kashmiri Kitchen
    1 hour 46 minutes (70.3 km) from Tarabal

    Savour the taste of authentic Kashmiri cuisine at Kashmiri Kitchen, where they serve delicious Dumba (lamb) Rogan Josh, Tabak Maaz, and Gushtaba. Indulge in some of the finest local delicacies prepared with the best ingredients and irresistible aromas.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Doodhpathri Meadows (1 hour 15 minutes, free)
  • Watlab Mosque (1 hour 15 minutes, free)
  • Red Chillies Restaurant (1 hour 30 minutes, Rs. 800)
  • Alpather Lake (2 hours 45 minutes, free)
  • Tarabal (2 hours 46 minutes, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 800

Useful Tips

For those who want to spend more time can visit the Gulmarg Gondola, Nagin Valley, or Marzan Peak. Visitors with less time can skip either the Watlab Mosque, Red Chillies Restaurant or Tarabal, depending on their preferences.

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