Badi Bahek Meadow

Badi Bahek Meadow is a high-altitude alpine meadow located near D H Pora (Damhal Hanjipora) in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. Situated in the Pir Panjal range, it is known for its expansive green pastures, surrounding pine forests and seasonal wildflowers. The meadow serves as a grazing ground for local pastoral communities and is visited for its tranquil natural setting, scenic views and proximity to other meadows and trekking routes in south Kashmir.

Visitors can expect a wide open grassy meadow surrounded by pine forests and rolling hills of the Pir Panjal range. The landscape is characterized by lush green pastures in summer, seasonal flowers, and grazing livestock. There are no built structures or commercial developments; the area is natural and largely undeveloped. Access involves walking or trekking from nearby villages, with opportunities for nature walks, photography and enjoying quiet mountain scenery.

The meadow is part of the traditional pastoral landscape of south Kashmir, used seasonally by Gujjar and Bakarwal communities for livestock grazing and associated with the rural alpine culture of the Kulgam region.