Daksum, also known as Daksum Valley or Daksum Village, is a viewpoint or a picnic spot located on the Anantnag-Kishtwar road near Sinthan Top. Surrounded by lush green mountains and sitting right next to the Bringhi River, it is a popular spot among the locals for family outings and school picnics.<\/p>\n
There is nothing else there except for a few shops, small dhabas, and a few hotels. So if you were expecting to see a destination like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, or Pahalgam, you may be disappointed.<\/p>\n
Updated November 2025:<\/strong> Road conditions, travel timings, and route details for Daksum have been freshly verified for the 2025\u201326 season. Information cross-checked with local drivers and Anantnag\u2013Kokernag sources.<\/p>\n But if you are someone who likes spending time in nature, away from the crowd in an offbeat place, Daksum may just be your cup of tea. It really feels like the middle of nowhere, and if you were here during the weekdays, there would hardly be anyone around.<\/p>\n We visited Daksum on our way to Sinthan Top during my recent trip to Kashmir. The post below is a brief narration of our journey and also provides several other necessary details about Daksum that can be of help. To read the previous part of the travelogue, you can follow the link below.<\/p>\n Journey So Far:<\/strong><\/p>\n You can also take a look at the video below that I recorded during our trip. It includes our entire day trip to Achabal, Daksum, Sinthan Top, and Chatpal Village. This will give you a better idea of what Daksum exactly is and whether you should include it in your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n