Jammu and Kashmir is unarguably “Heaven on Earth”; and there isn’t any season when heaven twitches its admirers away. It can be visited throughout the year but winters are the best time for snow lovers as compare to other season, spring tops the deal for nature enthusiasts and summers are perfect time to plan a Jammu & Kashmir tour with family.
Best Time to Visit Kashmir
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Summers | April to June | 15°C - 30°C |
Monsoon | July to Sep | 13°C - 17°C |
Winters | Oct to March | -2°C - 12°C |
Where to Visit in Kashmir & When
Kashmir in summers: From April till June
Summer causes a craggy panorama, and this attracts trekkers from all over the world. There are myriads of pilgrims who make their way through dreadful paths to visit the famous Amarnath Temple. The temperature during summer stays between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Best places to visit during summers are Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and a lot others.
Kashmir in Monsoon: From July till September
Spring sprinkles the valleys of Jammu and Kashmir with different hues of flowers. As spring approaches, the snow begins to melt and tulip fields and river streams start to yawn in the awakening. All of the mischiefs of sprawling flora and chitters of birds on the trunks, weave an aura to adore. During Monsoons, Kashmir receives rainfall of approximately 635 ml. and the humidity is generally low. During this season temperature ranges from 13 to 17 degrees Celsius.
Kashmir in winters: From October till Mid March
Winters in Jammu and Kashmir starts in the month of December with fresh snowfall in the region and ends by the end of March, with January being the coldest month. During January, temperature ranges roughly between -2 degrees Celsius to 12 degrees Celsius. But this climatic condition does not cease the flood of travelers, who come here to enjoy snow and snow activities like skiing, sledging, and Heli skiing etc. This indeed is a peak season for the travelers. But Best places will be to visit in Jammu & Kashmir during Gulmarg and Srinagar.
Things To Do in Kashmir
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Dal Lake
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Tulip Garden
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Shalimar Garden
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Hazratbal Shrine
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Gondola Ride
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Shankaracharya Temple
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Gulmarg Golf Course
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Aru Valley
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Baltal
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Chashme Shahi Garden
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Golfing in Kashmir
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Pahalgam Golf Course
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Krishnasar Lake
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Fishing in Kashmir
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Gangabal Lake
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Betaab Valley
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Thajiwas Glacier
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Baba Reshi Shrine
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Apharwat peak
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Vishansar Lake
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Alpather Lake
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Kheer Bhawani Temple
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Mamleshwar Temple
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Manasbal Lake
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Nehru Garden
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Nagin Lake
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Nishat Garden