Key Highlights
- One village they often flock to is Raiyar, a hamlet in the hillocks adjacent to Doodhpathri in the Budgam district of central Kashmir.
- This is around 43 kilometres from Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
- Watching the crows perched on leafless apple and walnut trees, Rafiqa Jan, 38, complains that they keep cawing at a high pitch — considered a bad omen.
- With its sprawling meadows, crystal clear streams, and evergreen pine trees, Doodhpathri has been an increasingly popular choice for both domestic and international tourists over the last few years.
- However, this year, it remains deserted and quiet.
