September 12, 2023 1:51 PM

High-altitude Jaie Valley meadows near picturesque Bhaderwah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir emerged as favourite destination for picnickers

The high-altitude Jaie Valley meadows near the picturesque Bhaderwah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a favourite destination for picnickers this season. According to Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhaderwah, Dilmir  Chowdhary, a record four lakh tourists, including 1.20 lakh students, visited the Jaie valley -- which lies at an altitude of 7,850 feet, 30 kilometres from Bhaderwah -- between May and September this year.  Surrounded by coniferous deodar forests...