Daksumदक्सुम
A quiet forest valley with trout streams on the Sinthan road.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereAnantnag, Jammu & Kashmir
South Kashmir
South Kashmir
Best time to visit1 May to 30 June and 15 September to 15 October
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyModerate
Height2400 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyDaksum, Anantnag
EntryFree
About Daksum
A forest valley on the road from Kokernag to the Sinthan Top pass, with the Bringi river flowing past, thick fir and spruce forest, and a few forest huts. It is one of the less visited places in South Kashmir, and is a favourite with trout anglers and people who like to be away from crowds.
What to see and do
- Bringi river and trout fishing
- Fir and spruce forest
- Forest huts and camps
- Road to Sinthan Top
- Few tourists
Part of The Himalaya.
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