Chatpal vs Doodhpathri
Pick Chatpal for
tight budgets, workations, a smaller budget
Pick Doodhpathri for
photography, family trips, camping
| Chatpal | Doodhpathri | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Kashmir, Anantnag | Kashmir, Budgam |
| Highest point | 2,200 m | 2,900 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 2–3 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb | Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Srinagar | Srinagar |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Chatpal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Doodhpathri: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely