The high-altitude Jaie Valley meadows, nestled near the picturesque Bhaderwah in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, have become the favoured destination for picnickers this season, according to various reports. From May to September, a staggering four lakh tourists, including 1.20 lakh students, made their way to this enchanting valley at an impressive altitude of 7,850 feet and just 30 kilometres from Bhaderwah.
Dense coniferous deodar forests cocoon this mesmerising valley, and it boasts a nearly nine-kilometre-long meadow that is cut by a meandering stream merging with a tributary of the Chenab River at Kahara. The town of Bhaderwah nearby is also home to beautiful meadows and a plethora of picnic spots and attractions for travellers to explore. It's a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
The Mundane Beauty of Bhaderwah
The journey from Jammu to Bhaderwah, spanning 200 kilometres, unfolds through some of India's most breathtaking landscapes. Winding through forested slopes and quaint tuck shops, the road offers an ever-changing view of lush greenery while the tranquil Neeru River sparkles in the distance. After a slow five-hour and forty-minute drive, the bowl-shaped valley of Bhaderwah emerges before your eyes.