Kashmir trips planned around your dates and group

Plan My Trip
Plan My Trip
Snow-streaked mountain range above pine forest near Sinthan Top

Offbeat

Daksum & Sinthan Top

Daksum sits at about 2,400 m in a valley of pine forest and the Bringi stream — quiet, cool and green.

Photo: Ashoksngh2010 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

SeasonalChecked 8 October 2026
Snow-streaked mountain range above pine forest near Sinthan Top
Photo: Ashoksngh2010 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo credits
Quick answer

A forested river valley beyond Kokernag and the high Sinthan Top pass with snow well into summer. Best time: May–Oct (Sinthan Top road open in summer). Plan 1–2 nights. Drive Srinagar → Anantnag → Kokernag → Daksum (~3 h); Sinthan Top a further ~1–1.5 h.

Daksum & Sinthan Top at a glance

Last checked 8 October 2026
Type
Offbeat
Where
Daksum ~85 km south-east of Srinagar via Kokernag; Sinthan Top beyond it
Time needed
1–2 nights
Best time
May–Oct (Sinthan Top road open in summer)
Getting there
Drive Srinagar → Anantnag → Kokernag → Daksum (~3 h); Sinthan Top a further ~1–1.5 h
Access status
Seasonal — we check before your trip
What to expect

What to expect at Daksum & Sinthan Top

Daksum sits at about 2,400 m in a valley of pine forest and the Bringi stream — quiet, cool and green.

Sinthan Top (about 3,700 m) is a high pass on the road to Kishtwar with snow fields well into June and wide views.

Combine with Kokernag, Verinag and Achabal springs for a gentle South Kashmir trip.

Packages

Plans with Daksum & Sinthan Top built in

Daksum & Sinthan Top — Kashmir Tour Plan
Offbeat

Daksum & Sinthan Top

3N / 4DKTP-038

Srinagar 1N • Kokernag 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹12,599per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
FAQ

Daksum & Sinthan Top questions

O
Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 8 October 2026 · How we check

No. The pass road is usually open roughly from late spring to autumn, depending on snow.

Yes. It is calm, with easy forest and river walks.

Plan Daksum & Sinthan Top with a local team. We check roads, season and stays for your dates.

No payment to ask. A real person in Srinagar replies on WhatsApp, 9 am to 9 pm every day.