Padri Meadow

Padri Meadow is a high-altitude alpine meadow located about 40 kilometres from Bhaderwah town in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, along the Bhaderwah-Chamba road at Padri Pass. Situated at around 3,050-3,200 metres elevation, it is known for expansive grasslands, seasonal snow cover and panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges. The meadow is a popular day-trip destination for sightseeing, photography and snow activities near the Jammu and Kashmir-Himachal Pradesh border.

Visitors can expect a wide open alpine meadow with rolling grasslands, snow patches in winter and spring, and forested slopes surrounding the pass. The area offers panoramic mountain views, open spaces for walking and photography, and seasonal snow play. There are no permanent structures on the meadow itself, with small seasonal food stalls and parking areas near the roadside. Access is via a winding mountain road from Bhaderwah, and weather can change quickly at altitude.

The meadow is part of the traditional seasonal grazing grounds used by Gujjar and Bakerwal pastoral communities and lies on the historic Bhaderwah-Chamba mountain route connecting Jammu region with Chamba in Himachal Pradesh.