Kashmir in November

November month starts as the harvesting month for saffron. Saffron harvesting starts from the last week of October till 15 November. The November is considered as winter in Kashmir. In this month you can witness snow at the higher regions like Gulmarg Phase 1 and 2, Sinthan Top, Razdan Top and Sonmarg. November is best if you want to see both winter as well as the saffron harvesting phase in Kashmir. In this blog we discuss Kashmir in November
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Weather of Kashmir in November

Weather of Kashmir in November is on the colder end you can expect the temperatures to go up to 5 to 9 degrees Celsius and you can expect  rainfall and  snowfall in this month. this month is considered as the month of harvesting as lot of people come in this month and visit saffron fields buy saffron in Kashmir 

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Places to Visit in Kashmir in November

In November, Do visit the saffron fields of pampore,  also you can visit Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Yousmarg, Doodhpathri, Sinthan Top, and Zero Point. There are no restrictions on where you can go, and the roads are cleared, their could be rainfall and snowfall. You can visit Mughal Gardens and Dachigam National Park. Also see, 10 days Kashmir tour package

Gulmarg in November

Gulmag as a major tourist destination was initially introduced by King Yusuf Shah Chak of Kashmir and was later developed by Mughal Kings as well as the British. This place was known to be calm and cold when the rest of the world is burning with hot and rigid weather.
You can enjoy visiting Strawberry Valley in Gulmarg, its vast meadows as well as the beautiful nature hidden in its less frequented Forest areas

Pahalgam in November

Pahalgam is one of the major tourist destinations which we can enjoy in the month of November. Pahalgam is a vast hill station where there are many Meadows and forest lands and valleys and other water bodies.

In November, you can enjoy the pristine beauty of Pahalgam that will not be accessible for the rest coming two months due to the Amarnath Yatra in the region. You can your trip in Pahalgam as a natural reservoir of beauty and peace.
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Sonamarg in November

Another major tourist destination that you can enjoy in the month of November is the hill station of Sonamarg. November is generally the beginning of the greenery in Kashmir so the Meadows and forest lands of Sonamarg can be of most beauty.
There is also the river of Sindh that flows from Sonamarg which you can enjoy in the month of November . The water flowing is cold and calming. River Rafting in Sonamarg is one of the major activities to involve in the month of November

Srinagar in November

Srinagar is the city that you can visit at any period of the year. You can easily enjoy your stay in any Houseboat in Dal or Nigeen Lake in Srinagar in the month of November . From there you can easily enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets in Kashmir.
Apart from that, you can also enjoy visiting the most beautiful Mughal Gardens – Nishat, Shalimar and Haerwan – and Pari Mahal. These are the pristine locations to enjoy in main city
Cable car at snow mountain in Gulmark Kashmir, India .
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Activities to do in Kashmir in November

You can enjoy a lot of activities that are achieved here in the month of November .November  is considered as the winter in Kashmir. The temperature starts to go down, You can do Shikara Rides and Gondola ride

Activities to do in Gulmarg in November

In Gulmarg, you can enjoy visiting the Strawberry valley and the major meadows and vast lands of Gulmarg. You can also ride a Gondola and go the upper reaches of the trans-Himalayas.

You can also set a camp in the vast meadows and enjoy spending nights in the open

Activities to do in Pahalgam in November

In Pahalgam you can easily ride the horses and visit the major tourist destinations like Aru Valley, Betaab valley and Baisaran Valley.
Pahalgam also has designated camp sites. You can easily stay in those tents and enjoy the night.
 

Activities to do in Sonamarg in November

November is the most beautiful month to visit Sonamarg. In Sonamarg you can easily enjoy the beautiful meadows and vast valleys and long trees that do not offer anything but pristine beauty. You can also visit Zojila pass as well as Zero Point in November .
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Temperature in Kashmir in November
Kashmir is colder in November . The temperature can range from 5 degrees to 9 degrees in the day. The sun starts to come out and the temperature goes warm.
Things to pack for November
Some of the important things you need to pack in November are:
  • Clothing: You will need multiple layers of clothing in November . Some of the important things that you need include a Warm Jacket preferably waterproof, warm jeans, waterproof shoes, heavy wool sweaters, mittens, and warm socks.
  • Other Accessories: You should also carry an umbrella, a skin moisturizer, sunglasses to save your eyes from snow glare and hand warmers.
  • Apart from that, you should always carry a first aid kit and other personal medications that your doctor can prescribe.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Kashmir is accessible in all the months including the month of November .
 

Usually the temperature during November doesn’t go down to negative, but sometimes especially when snow falls, it can go down.

Yes, Sonamarg is not only accessible during November , but also a usual tourist destination for its snow games and all other snow related attractions.

No snow is not generally in Srinagar in November

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