The meadow
Open grassland and forest in the Nagin valley.
Meadow near the LoC beyond Gulmarg
Buta Pathri
A meadow and village in the Nagin valley beyond Gulmarg, close to the Line of Control, with a historic gurdwara. Opened to visitors recently, by permission.
Baramulla districtAbout 30 km from Gulmarg from Srinagar
Buta Pathri (also Boota Pathri) is a village and meadow in the Nagin valley beyond Gulmarg, close to the Line of Control. Forested slopes, open meadows and streams make it one of the most beautiful areas around Gulmarg, and it has only recently opened to tourists.
Gurdwara Shri Boota Pathri Sahib marks the place where Guru Nanak is believed to have halted on his travels, and Sikh pilgrims visit throughout the season.
Permission
This is a border area. Visits need permission from the local authorities or army, usually arranged a day or more ahead, and every adult must carry original government photo ID. Foreign nationals face additional restrictions. Access can be suspended at short notice — we confirm the position before you travel.
Things to do
What to see in Buta Pathri
Gurdwara Boota Pathri Sahib
A historic Sikh shrine.
Best time to visit
May to October.
How to reach
- From Gulmarg — about 30 km by road beyond Gulmarg, with prior permission.
Tour packages
All packagesAdd Buta Pathri to a Kashmir package
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Questions
Visiting Buta Pathri
Indian citizens need a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport or Voter ID). Foreign nationals require a valid passport and Indian visa. Some areas near the border may require special permits — we assist with all documentation for your Kashmir trip.
Large numbers of tourists visit Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg every season, and the main tourist circuit is well policed. Conditions can still change at short notice, so before you book, check the latest travel updates from J&K Tourism and any advisory from your own government if you are travelling from abroad. We are based in Srinagar and on these roads every day. If a road closure, weather or a local restriction affects your route, we will tell you before you travel and adjust the itinerary.
Close to Srinagar: Doodhpathri, Yusmarg, Manasbal Lake and the Naranag temples. In the south: Kokernag, Verinag, Aharbal and Daksum. In the north, in summer only: Gurez, Bangus and the Lolab Valley.
Baramulla district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Baramulla
- GulmargMeadow of Flowers
- KhilanmargThe meadow above Gulmarg
- Alpather LakeThe frozen lake below Apharwat
- St Mary’s Church, GulmargThe Victorian church in the meadow
- Maharani TempleThe royal Shiva temple of Gulmarg
- Baba Reshi ShrineSufi shrine in the Gulmarg forest
- Drung WaterfallThe waterfall that freezes
- Ningle NallahPicnic stream below Apharwat
- Outer Circle Walk, GulmargThe 11 km forest loop
- ParihasporaLalitaditya’s lost capital
- Kaman Post (Aman Setu)The peace bridge at Uri
- WatlabHilltop shrine over Wular Lake
Nearby
Other places in the valley
Meadow of Flowers
Gulmarg
The peace bridge at Uri
Kaman Post (Aman Setu)
The meadow above Gulmarg
Khilanmarg
The frozen lake below Apharwat