It borders Padri Pass, [a][4] Bhaderwah at a distance of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northeast.

People residing there belong to the Gujjar community[7] and live in mud houses without electricity.

[8] Bhal Padri is situated above a group of small valleys,[2] at an elevation of 11,000 feet (3,400 m)[1] above sea level.

[3] The area is popular for trekking, as the town of Bhaderwah is located only 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the southwest.

The road starts from Jammu—Batote (via NH1A), changing route from Batote—Thathri (via NH244) and turning right near Thathri-Kishtwar Bridge towards Thathri—Khilotran Highway till the Khilotran area of Gandoh Bhalessa, a footpath is found that leads the travellers to Bhal Padri.