You have already made up your mind to go to Kashmir. What time is best to visit the beautiful valley? That’s the main question that comes to mind. Yes? That’s exactly what you’ll get from this blog, written from the point of view of someone who lives in the area. Well, someone from Kashmir has seen it all and can give you the most honest replies to your questions. Kashmir has something for each type of person weather you are a adventure lover or someone who loves peaceful places. We got you covered, Let’s begin this blog right away.
Here is a list of the time periods which are considered as the Best time to Visit Kashmir Valley.
Top of the list is the time between December and February. In These months you can expect Kashmir to be like winter wonderland. Everything you see from meadows to rivers to pine trees, everything is covered in a layer of thick snow. With Snow there comes a lot of activities that one can enjoy like Skiing, Ice skating, Snowboarding, snow tubing, Helicopter ride and Gondola ride.
Overall this time is one of the main attractions for tourists to come and enjoy snow activities and witness the beauty of Kashmir in a white layers of snow. This season is when most of the people visit Kashmir. You can expect hotels to be pre-occupied. So we Suggest you do do your booking at leasr two months prior
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This is a period of transition in Kashmir. In this period, the season changes from winter to spring. The spring season is the season in which we can see the flowers blooming, and this is the time period during which Asia’s largest tulip garden opens for tourists, although it opens for just 21 days from the first week of April. In this time frame, Badamwari also opens, which has an almond bloom and turns the garden into a pink wonderland.
During this time, many families travel to Kashmir for their holidays, making it a highly sought-after season in the region. You can expect high prices during this season, but they will still be lower than during the winter months. So if you are a family wanting to visit Kashmir, then this is the season to come.
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June to August is the summer season in Kashmir. Kashmir turns into Switzerland as everything is lush green. You can see amazing meadows and white water rivers flowing with a peaceful melody of water flowing through stones in the river. You can do riverside camping and pony rides that will give you the countryside vibe of Kashmir.
This is the time period when the Amarnath Yatra takes place every year and thousands of pilgrims complete their yatra via the Pahalgam or Sonmarg route. So you can expect fewer tourists and more pilgrims at this time, and this time becomes perfect for offbeat places like Gurez Valley and Karen Valley.
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September to November is the transition period from summer to autumn. In Kashmir, the leaves of Chinar trees turn red, and people love to photograph themselves and recreate the scenes from the movie Laila Majnu. The season has fewer visitors as this is a transitional period and the weather remains rainy. You wont see a lot of tourists in Kashmir.
If you are traveling to Kashmir in this period, you can expect the lowest hotel charges. Making this an affordable time to visit Kashmir. Although there are fewer people visiting, you can still go to all the places and have fun with your family.
The best things to do in this period are:
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Yes, January is a good time to visit Kashmir. you can see snow and do a lot of snow activites.
September is considered as off-season in Kashmir, But you can see the red chinar trees in this time only.
From September to November it’s considered as off season in Kashmir
July is the summer time in Kashmir, And its is a good time to visit as you can visit offbeat places like Gurez Valley
Best month to visit Kashmir is February
Yes, Kashmir is beautiful in August with pleasant weather, blooming valleys, and fewer tourists compared to peak season.
A 5 to 7-day trip is usually enough to explore the major attractions of Kashmir like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonmarg.
Yes, November in Kashmir offers beautiful autumn views, cooler weather, and the start of light snowfall in higher regions.
February is Great for snow lovers, ideal for winter sports in Gulmarg, with chilly weather and scenic snowy views.
yes, March is good time to visit its a Start of spring with blooming flowers, especially tulips, and pleasant weather for sightseeing
Yes, April is a good time to visit in April, Full bloom of tulip gardens and orchards, making it perfect for nature lovers with mild weather
Yes May is also a good month to visit, it is Warm and pleasant, with green valleys and ideal conditions for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
