Kashmir Travel Blog

Kargil guide: Srinagar to Kargil (200 km) over Zoji La, the Kargil War Memorial at Drass, Mulbekh, Suru Valley, best season and taxi options.

Turtuk village guide: 205 km from Leh via Nubra, Balti culture, apricot season, the royal house, permits, stays and how to add it to a Ladakh trip.

Nubra Valley guide: Leh to Hunder via Khardung La, Diskit Monastery, camel rides, permits for Indians, best time and a 2 night plan with Pangong.

Pahalgam temperature month by month from IMD data: January about 5 C by day and minus 6 C at night, record lows, snow season and what to wear.

Gulmarg temperature month by month from IMD data: January days near 0 C and nights near minus 8 C, record lows, snow months and what to wear.

Driving to Gulmarg in winter: the Tangmarg road, anti-skid chain and 4×4 rules, delays and closures after heavy snow, timing and how to check status.

What to wear in Gulmarg in winter: layering, snow boots and gloves, and how renting coats and boots in Tangmarg and Gulmarg works, with prices.

Gulmarg winter activities with prices: Gondola fares, sledge, snow ATV, skiing lessons, gear and clothes rental, pony rides, and how to avoid overpaying.

Gulmarg in March: is there still snow, spring skiing on the upper slopes, weather, melting meadows, crowds and how to combine it with the Tulip Garden.

Gulmarg in February: deep snow and peak ski conditions, weather, the Khelo India Winter Games at Kongdoori in recent years, crowds and how to plan.