Best Time to Visit Kashmir

Kashmir rewards travellers who time their visit carefully. Spring (April to May) brings blossoming orchards and mild days, ideal for exploring Srinagar's gardens and Dal Lake by shikara.

Summer (June to August) is peak season for the high-altitude meadows of Gulmarg and Pahalgam, with clear trekking routes and long daylight hours. Autumn (September to October) paints the chinar trees gold and offers some of the calmest, clearest conditions of the year.

For those chasing snow, winter (December to February) transforms Gulmarg into a striking, quiet alpine landscape — though many mountain routes close for the season.