Tosa Maidan

2 daysBest: May–SepNatural Landscapes#meadow#horse riding#offbeat

Vast rolling meadow, once a polo ground

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The meadow
- Meadow walk
- Horse ride
- Camp set
Day 2 · The range
- Peak views
- Shepherd corners
- Return

Geography & terrain

Tosa Maidan lies in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir at about 3,000 m, 60 km from Srinagar and 20 km from Chrar-e-Sharief — the meadow station of the region, its 40-sq-km grounds, the horses and the views set on the Pir Panjal range.

History & culture

The meadow's story runs with the 2000s reopening era — the meadow station of the 40-sq-km grounds and the 2000s-era reopening of the tourist life, with the meadow's modern role as the offbeat stop of the Srinagar circuit and the home of the 40-sq-km grounds and the horse corners and the 2010s-era camps; the meadow's history of the 1990s-era army life and the grazing seasons, gives Tosa Maidan its meadow character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Green meadows
Horse corners
Camp grounds
Peak views
Shepherd stops

Eat & drink

Rogan josh (wazwan style)
Rista and yakhni
Kashmiri kahwa
Kheer

Getting there

Fly: Srinagar (SXR) / Jammu (IXJ)
Train: Jammu Tawi junction; Vande Bharat connects Srinagar
Road from Jammu: Srinagar 300 km / 8 hr
Getting around: Taxis, shared cabs, local buses

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹5,000–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹700–1,100

Month by month

Jan · Snow: −5–8°C · Snow rain
Feb · Snow: −3–10°C · Snow rain
Mar · Good: 2–14°C · Light rain
Apr · Best: 7–20°C · None rain
May · Best: 12–25°C · None rain
Jun · Good: 16–30°C · Moderate rain
Jul · Monsoon: 18–28°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 17–27°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Best: 14–26°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Best: 8–20°C · None rain
Nov · Cold: 2–14°C · None rain
Dec · Snow: −2–9°C · Snow rain

Practical info

Language: Kashmiri / Hindi / Urdu (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: May–Sep
Connectivity: Good in towns; patchy in high valleys
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (May–Sep) holds the meadow
The camps ask the bookings
The walks ask the walking shoes

Frequently asked questions

What is Tosa Maidan?

The meadow station of the Kashmir.

What is there to do?

The grounds, the horses and the views.

How long is the visit?

Two days.