About Khellani Top
Khellani Top is a high mountain pass and scenic viewpoint on the Bhaderwah-Doda Road (NH 244) near Khellani village in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at an elevation of around 2,000 metres, it offers panoramic views of the Bhaderwah Valley, surrounding Himalayan ranges and forested slopes. Known for its meadows, seasonal snow and photography spots, it serves as a popular stopover for travellers between Bhaderwah and Doda.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open hilltop pass with wide panoramic views of valleys, forested hills and snow-capped peaks. The area features grassy meadows, roadside viewpoints and photo spots along the highway. There are small roadside dhabas and parking space where travellers stop briefly. In summer the landscape is green and pleasant, while in winter it is covered in snow. The site is primarily a sightseeing stop rather than a developed tourist complex.
Key highlights
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Panoramic views of Bhaderwah Valley and surrounding Himalayan ranges
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High-altitude meadow landscape on Bhaderwah-Doda highway
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Popular photography and sightseeing stopover
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Seasonal snow cover in winter
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View of winding mountain road and forested slopes
History of Khellani Top
Khellani Top has served as a traditional mountain pass connecting the Bhaderwah Valley with Doda town and the Chenab Valley, later developed as part of the Bhaderwah-Doda highway (NH 244) for regional connectivity.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Jammu Airport (IXJ) about 180-200 km away; onward journey by road via Udhampur and Doda. |
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| By train | Nearest major railhead is Udhampur Railway Station, about 130 km away; further road journey required via Chenani and Doda/Bhaderwah. |