Daksum is a tranquil village in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, about 110 km from Srinagar.

Top attractions include the Lidder River, Daksum Forest, Sarbal Lake, Achabal Gardens, Verinag Spring, and the Martand Sun Temple.

Visitors can indulge in trekking, hiking, fishing, nature walks, birdwatching, photography, and camping along the Lidder River.

Travel by air or road to Srinagar, then continue by road to Daksum. The village is well-connected to the Kashmir Valley.

Daksum offers mostly 2-star budget hotels; 3-star options may be limited, and there are no 4-star or 5-star hotels available.

Daksum is an all-year destination, with peak season from April to August and pleasant weather for outdoor activities throughout the year.