So you want to visit Kashmir to view its globally acclaimed snowfall. Kashmir’s winter season is known across the world for the most mesmerizing and serene view during the snowfall. The snow falls in Kashmir from late October and up until early march, sometimes even April. The snowfall sometimes in Inches in the beginning goes to Feet as the winter progresses, hence a hike in rates as well in beauty. (Book your Kashmir tour package now, you won’t regret it later).
Snow begins falling in Kashmir around late October at higher altitudes, like Gulmarg and Sonamarg and main snowfall season however, occurs between December and February, with Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg being the top spots for snowfall lovers. Towards the advent of winter, Kashmir’s temperature drop causes more and more rains and even snow. The temperature mostly stays above 0 degree C in the early months of winter that comes down with the falling of the snow.
Here is a list of the best months to see snowfall in Kashmir. The months are listed as follows: first in the list, you will have a lot of snow, and the last will be with less. so you can plan accordingly.
Snowfall starts in Kashmir towards the beginning of December. December is the beginning of peak season of winter in Kashmir. This month receives the major chunk of snowfall and the beginning of snow activities in Kashmir and especially in Gulmarg. Gulmarg is globally known for its winter games especially snow skiing and Gondola.
You can enjoy the games in the month of December and January with peak snow and beauty. Snow Skiing and Snow Motorcycling are the two major activities that are enjoyed most by the tourists in the mesmerizing valley of Gulmarg. A Gondola trip to the Apharwat Peaks, that is freezing but breathtakingly beautiful around this time of the year is also enjoyed.
January is the peak month of snow and cold makes it the best month to visit Kashmir for snowfall. In this month temperature can go down to -6 degrees C and whole atmosphere is filled with mist and snow. Roads and tourist attractions, however, are open and Kashmir is ready to embrace you in its welcoming and refreshing beauty that find its match nowhere in the world.
Viewing snow falling on the frozen Dal while enjoying a warm cup of Kehwa during the Chill January Air is your calling! Apart from this, Kashmir also offers a serene winter for the more artistic and romantic of tourists. The common streets of Kashmir are a thing of beauty to watch in the freezing January.
February is adieu to the winter and the cold of Kashmir. The snow starts melting, and the sun shines on the frozen meadows of snow again. In this month, the Gondola in Gulmarg is the best thing to watch not only for the serene view it provides, but also for enjoying the rebirth of nature in one form and the farewell of other forms. Enjoying the sun shining on the frozen meadows while traveling through air in a Cable Gondola in the meadows and forests of Gulmarg is a divine view.
February also brings an invitation to visit Dachigam National Park, not far from the Mughal Garden Haerwan. Snowfall can also occur in November and March. Mostly, snowfall across Kashmir is seen in December, January, and February, but higher peaks like Pir ki Gali and Sinthan Top receive late snow in March, offering a beautiful destination.
November is the beginning of the proper snowfall in Kashmir. In this month, the temperature goes down and the natural beauty of Kashmir starts getting withered only to be rejuvenated by the fresh white beauty in the form of snowfall. Higher peaks receive more snow than the plains and provide a refreshing view for the beholding eyes.
Thajiwas Glacier and the Naranag Forests, in the Sonamarg area – the base of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra – provide a well designed trailer for the beauty that is yet to come in the months of December to January
March is the official onset of spring in the Kashmir. Kashmiri celebrate their traditional Nav Ruz in this month that is literally for the beginning of the New Year or the arrival of spring. The fallen snow is melting; the rain is cleaning the atmosphere again and amongst all of this comes the shiny sun – a ray of hope – and an enormously magnificent object of beauty.
The snow has not yet melted and between the snowy peaks of Pir Panjal Mountain is a wide and beautiful garden with fresh scanty flowers that add to the beauty of the valley. The Tulip gardens are adjoined by the much famous botanical gardens that awake to the beauty of March along with the beautiful Tulips.
April month is a start of Spring in Kashmir, Snow will be melted at most of the places, But you would still find it in Sonmarg, Peer ki Gali and Sinthan Top
May month is Spring season in Kashmir, Snow will be melted at most of the places, There are less chances to see snow.
No, June is the beginning of summer and you wont see snow in June.
No, July is the peak summer time in Kashmir and you wont see snow in July.
No, there will be no snow in kashmir in August, Its Start of Autumn Seoson in Kashmir.
No, there will be no snow in Kashmir in September, Its Start of Autumn Season in Kashmir.
Yes, there might be some snow fall at the end of the October month at the higher regions of Kashmir
Yes, You can enjoy Christmas in Kashmir with snow as its december month.
Kashmir is beautiful throughout the year. Each season is indescribably beautiful from the others but what is unique to all beauty of Kashmir is the snowfall. The best season to enjoy snowfall in Kashmir is the winter especially the months of December, January and February. Winter is most beautiful because of the dense snowfall especially in the tourist destinations. Snowfall characterizes the winter in Kashmir who along with the white blanket comes with the beautiful landscapes, misty snowed meadows and winter games
Following is a brief list of things you need to pack for a Kashmir Snowfall trip:
Kashmir is a hub of winter activities across globe. Some of the must-do activities during winters are:
It is always a good idea to visit Kashmir in winters. Kashmir is most beautiful in winters as it snows and hosts a lot of tourists across globe. Kashmir is a beautiful place and is completely safe to visit in winter.
The best time to visit Kashmir is between November and March. It is the season of winter and snowfall in kashmir. Kashmir hosts the snow for three months and welcomes a wide number of tourists across globe
Gulmarg sees a snowfall with the beginning of December up until Mid-February. The heaviest snowfall happens in January. This is the season of Snow Skiing, ATVs and Gondola Rides in Gulmarg.
Gondola is one of the most exotic experiences in Gulmarg. It is open all year around and especially in winters. Get your Gondola tickets here
Gulmarg is a high altitude tourist destination. It sees a below normal temperature of -7 to 0 degree C during the month of December
Yes. Thermals and layering of clothes is necessary to wear while traveling to Kashmir in winters. The temperature is usually negative and extra care is required.
Yes. Shikara rides are available throughout the year.
Gulmarg is open throughout the year, especially during the winters even when there are four to six feet of snow.
One of the best places to visit in Kashmir during winters is Pahalgam. You can enjoy visiting Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Sheeshnath Lake.
Kashmir is not usually crowded in December. There is a lot of scope to visit different places during the snowfall especially Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
