The meadow
Open grassland in the Pir Panjal with herders in summer.
The great meadow of Budgam
Tosa Maidan
A vast high meadow in the Pir Panjal above Budgam, once an army firing range and now reopened to visitors. Rolling grass, forest and almost no one around.
Budgam districtAbout 70 km · 2.5 hours from Srinagar
Tosa Maidan is one of the largest meadows in Kashmir, high in the Pir Panjal above Budgam. For decades it was leased to the army as an artillery range and closed to the public. After the lease ended in 2014, it was reopened and is slowly being developed for tourism.
It is wide, open grassland edged by forest, used in summer by nomadic herders. Facilities are minimal, and that is the attraction — a meadow on the scale of Gulmarg’s with none of the crowd.
Practical notes
The last section of road is rough. Camping is the way to stay. Carry original ID and check current access before you go.
Things to do
What to see in Tosa Maidan
Best time to visit
June to September.
How to reach
- From Srinagar — about 70 km via Budgam and Khag, around 2.5 hours.
Tour packages
All packagesAdd Tosa Maidan to a Kashmir package
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The complete valley circuit with deluxe stays on MAP plan, a private vehicle throughout and an hour on Dal Lake by shikara.
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Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam · Dal Lake
Adds a night in Pahalgam and a night aboard a deluxe Dal Lake houseboat to the classic valley circuit.
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- Shikara Ride
- Private Sedan
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Glimpse of Kashmir — 4N/5D Honeymoon
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Sonamarg · Pahalgam
Deluxe houseboat, shikara ride, candlelight dinner and cake across the four main valley stops.
- Deluxe Houseboat
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- Candle Dinner
- Cake
Starting from₹36,645total, all inclusive
Questions
Visiting Tosa Maidan
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.
The quieter valleys close to Srinagar: Doodhpathri, Yusmarg and Nilnag Lake, Manasbal Lake and the Naranag temples, and the Lolab Valley in the north. In summer, Gurez and the trekking routes from Sonamarg and Aru are also open.
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.
Budgam district
All destinationsMore places to visit in Budgam
- DoodhpathriThe valley of milk
- YusmargMeadow of Jesus
- Nilnag LakeThe blue lake near Yusmarg
- Charar-e-ShariefShrine of Kashmir’s patron saint
- Sang-e-SafedThe white-stone valley above Yusmarg
Nearby
Other places in the valley
The valley of milk
Doodhpathri
Meadow of Jesus
Yusmarg
The blue lake near Yusmarg
Nilnag Lake
The great meadow of the north