Category: Kashmir Travel Guides

Kashmir in January 2026: Deep Snow, Peak Skiing and Travel Guide Quick Answer: January is Kashmir’s coldest and snowiest month, sitting at the heart of Chillai Kalan. Srinagar daytime temperatures run roughly 2 to 7 degrees Celsius with nights frequently well below freezing, and Gulmarg usually holds its deepest, most reliable snow of the year, […]

Kashmir in December 2026: Snow, Skiing and Winter Travel Guide Quick Answer: December is when Kashmir turns properly white. Daytime temperatures in Srinagar run roughly 4 to 9 degrees Celsius with nights regularly falling below zero, and Gulmarg usually has enough snow by mid-December for skiing to begin in earnest. This is the trip to […]

Kashmir in November 2026: Weather, First Snow and Travel Tips Quick Answer: November is Kashmir’s transition month, daytime temperatures fall to roughly 10 to 15 degrees Celsius and nights regularly drop below freezing, especially in Gulmarg and Pahalgam. Early snow is possible in the higher areas by mid to late November, though Srinagar itself usually […]

Kashmir in October 2026: Weather, Autumn Colours and What to Pack Quick Answer: October is one of the best months to visit Kashmir. Daytime temperatures run roughly 16 to 22 degrees Celsius with cool nights of 4 to 9 degrees, the chinar trees turn deep red and gold across Srinagar, and the summer crowds have […]

Yusmarg: The Kashmir Meadow Most Tourists Skip Quick Answer: Yusmarg is a high meadow about 47 kilometres and roughly 1.5 hours by road from Srinagar, sitting at around 2,400 metres, that most first-time Kashmir itineraries leave out entirely in favour of Gulmarg and Pahalgam. It suits travellers who have already done the main circuit, or […]

Wazwan Explained: Kashmir’s Feast, Course by Course Quick Answer: Wazwan is Kashmir’s multi-course meal, traditionally up to 36 dishes though most restaurant versions serve 7 to 12, built almost entirely around meat and cooked by a team of chefs called wazas. It is eaten seated on the floor, four people sharing one large plate called […]

The Villagio Pahalgam: An Honest Hotel Review Quick Answer: The Villagio is a 3-star, Rs 6,500 a night hotel in Pahalgam that we own and run ourselves. Rooms are simple and clean rather than luxurious, the setting near the Lidder river is the real draw, and it suits couples and families who want a comfortable […]

Beyond the famous circuit, Kashmir hides quiet valleys that most tourists never see. Bangus and Lolab in the Kupwara district are two of the finest, with wide meadows, dense forests and a real sense of remoteness. Bangus Valley Bangus is a broad bowl of grassland ringed by pine covered ridges, split into Large Bangus and […]

The Amarnath Yatra is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimages, to the holy ice lingam in a cave high in the Kashmir mountains. Here is a practical overview for pilgrims. The two routes There are two main routes. The traditional Pahalgam route via Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni is longer and more gradual over a […]

Kashmir is a wonderful family destination with cool weather, easy sightseeing and plenty for children to enjoy. Here is how to plan a smooth family trip to the valley. Kid friendly places Children love the Gulmarg Gondola cable car, Shikara rides on Dal Lake, pony rides in Pahalgam and Sonmarg, and playing in the snow […]