A view of the caves covered with wooden pieces where villagers preserve milk are seen in Dudran Village. Dudran, a picturesque village in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, is renowned for its deep-rooted dairy traditions. Nestled amidst lush meadows and mountains, this "milk village" has preserved its centuries-old practices of cattle rearing and dairy production. Each of the 70 households relies on traditional methods, including the use of 'doud khots'—stone and wood cave structures that naturally refrigerate dairy products without electricity. These practices not only sustain the villa


A view of the caves covered with wooden pieces where villagers preserve milk are seen in Dudran Village. Dudran, a picturesque village in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, is renowned for its deep-rooted dairy traditions. Nestled amidst lush meadows and mountains, this "milk village" has preserved its centuries-old practices of cattle rearing and dairy production. Each of the 70 households relies on traditional methods, including the use of 'doud khots'—stone and wood cave structures that naturally refrigerate dairy products without electricity. These practices not only sustain the village's economy but also uphold its cultural heritage, producing high-quality milk, butter, and cheese, cherished by all.


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