The Doda River, also known as Stod River is 79 kilometres long, which forms the Stod Valley in Zanskar valley of the Leh district in the Union Territory of Ladakh in India. The Doda River flows southeast along the Kargil-Zanskar road in the main Zanskar valley, through the towns of Akshu, Abran, Kushol and Phey. Many places in Ladakh are yet to explore specially for travel lovers and adventure enthusiasts our Leh-ladakh tour packages are worth exploring.The Doda River in Zanskar valley, also known among the best trekking spots in Leh ladakh, arises from the Drang-Drung Glacier near Pensi La, a mountain pass off the Zanskar-Kargil road. The Drang-Drung Glacier is a river of ice and snow by itself and is the largest glacier other than the Siachen Glacier in Ladakh outside the Karakoram Range.
This Doda River in ladakh contributes to the minimal agricultural production of the Zanskar valley by providing irrigation to the fields of barley, wheat, buckwheat and peas. The Doda River is famous for adventure sports. Rafting events are organised along the length of the Doda and the Zanskar Valley.
Here is your answer for how to reach doda river in Ladakh. Moreover, you must follow these travel tips while exploring ladakh.By Flight: The Srinagar International Airport is the closest International Airport to Doda. From Jammu Airport, Doda is approximately 170 Kms. After reaching Jammu or Srinagar, one has to travel by road. It takes about five and a half hours to reach Doda from Srinagar and 4 hours from Jammu Airport.
By Road:-The City is well connected with the rest of the country with Batote Doda Road adjacent to NH 244. Daily Bus, Tempo and shared Taxis services are available from Jammu & Other cities to Bhaderwah.
By Rail:-The nearest station is situated in Udhampur (150 Kms) & Jammu (190-km).
