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10/01/2024

Mule ride in Aru Valley
One of the most popular touristy things to do when in Aru Valley – take a mule ride around the valley and enjoy the valley’s unmatched beauty.

10/01/2024

Dal Lake in winter
Here’s our favourite Dal Lake looking all pretty with white all around. The snow covered mountains surrounding the lake look utterly dramatic.

10/01/2024

Picture-perfect Jhelum
You might as well click some pictures of Jhelum in winter, and send them out as postcards. The scene gets THAT pretty!

10/01/2024

Gulmarg, the winter wonderland
Remember those green and endless meadows of Gulmarg? In winters, they get all covered in soft snow, perfect for a day out in the white. With huts dotting the landscape, Gulmarg can give a stiff competition to some of the best winter spots in Europe.

10/01/2024

Snow covered Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden
If Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden looks stunning in summer when it has the best of blooms and greenery, wait till you see it in winter. Snow makes it look dreamy. Keep your cameras ready!

10/01/2024

Betaab Valley in winter
Something’s so magical about the winter scenery of Betaab Valley. The banks of Lidder River look so pretty covered in snow.Bonus read - Heavenly photos of Kashmir in winters

10/01/2024

Go for warm bites when it snows in Kashmir
You need kanger to keep your body warm, but it is the Kashmiri harissa and a cup of hot kehwa that would do the job of warming up your soul as well. Since Kashmir is predominantly a non-vegetarian region, locals take joy in feasting on a dish made of goat meat or mutton. It is slow-cooked on fire overnight and seasoned with spices and then served with a traditional naan-bread. Kehwa, on the other hand, is an aromatic brew made of eleven locally-grown herbs. It is served with sheermal that is a savoury, crispy and salted bread. Sheer delight!

10/01/2024

The ‘Kanger’ experience in Kashmir winter
Sure, Kashmir looks beautiful in the winters, but when the chill gets too hard to bear, the locals warm up to the kanger (also kangri), a conventional heater used in Kashmir and Himachal. It is a small earthen pot woven around with pliable twigs of willow tree and filled with burning charcoal. It is carried underneath traditional Kashmiri garb to stay warm and cosy. A whole piece of charcoal is good to last for a day. Get one for yourself to keep frost bites at bay.

10/01/2024

Unlimited skiing and snowboarding in Kashmir
A winter vacation in Kashmir should include some snow, and a good skiing session is a must to make the most of your holiday out there. Gulmarg is a haven for skiers and there are ideal facilities in place in those powder-covered regions that are all well worth the trip. All you need to do is, get your ski gear, invite your buddies and get set to hit the slopes! As a bonus, you get to enjoy the hot kehwa (also kahwah) and Kashmiri biryani served by the dhabas situated close to the skiing spots, and also the warm hospitality of the locals.

10/01/2024

The joy of Ladakh in winter
If the idea of experiencing Mother Nature from close quarters appeals to you, Ladakh should rank high on your must-visit list. The picturesque region embraces one and all; it has a laid-back quaintness to spare, but is also blessed with quite a rich history. Adventurous visitors will have enough to explore in winters in Ladakh, so will solitude seekers.

10/01/2024

Honeymoon when it’s snowfall time in Kashmir!
Kashmir is a heaven on the Earth and that’s the reason why it is a dream place to visit for the newlyweds. Plan a trip during your snowfall in Kashmir, including visits to Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg, and you will have all that you could practically imagine for a fabulous honeymoon. Plus, you get to take your pick between the choicest resorts located in all these regions.

10/01/2024

Gulmarg gondola, the coolest cable car ride ever!
If you get on-board a gondola cable car in Gulmarg, know that you are in luck. Feast your eyes on the panoramic beauty of Kashmir, about which countless poets have sung in their writings. A gondola ride in Gulmarg really has something for everyone. Vacationers heading out to Kashmir ought to go for a gondola cable car ride for unforgettable views and a handy camera to capture all the magic.

10/01/2024

Kashmir in winter season: the best pictures ones you can lay your eyes on!
Ah, snowfall in Kashmir! It is a magnificent thing that transforms Kashmir into a white-carpeted heaven, verily India’s own Switzerland. The joy of travelling to Kashmir in winter season is an experience indescribable. As the excitement of the holiday season is building up fast, signalling us to plan our winter vacation soon, we bring up a few captivating experiences and Kashmir pictures in winter to make you fall in love with the region, all over again.

10/01/2024

Do not miss the Chadar Trek
Picture this: you are camping on the banks of a frozen river and sipping hot kehwa whilst gazing steadily at the captivating clear, midnight blue start-lit sky? This fantasy could turn into a reality by taking a trek known as the Chadar Trek. Trekkers have to cross the frozen Zanskar River and the snow-covered mountain trails to reach the abode of beauty called Zanskar Valley. Just make sure your body is fit enough to endure the rigours of this demanding trek.

10/01/2024

TRAVEL THE HIMALAYAS
Curated Experiences in the Himalayas
Kashmir Winter Experience

10/01/2024

Most beautiful photos from a winter in Kashmir that you’d have seen!
Nothing looks more dreamier than a winter in Kashmir. Winters starts from October here, and goes on till early March, and this is when you get the very best of white Kashmir. With the entire valley covered in snow, it’s hard to imagine that before all that snow, it was once a green valley. Kashmir in summer and winter are two different worlds that you must experience.Read more: Scenic offbeat destinations in India for wintersFrom skiing to just taking in the views of snow covered pine forests, winter experiences in Kashmir can range from high adrenaline rush to tranquil vacation. Winter can be challenging, but blissful in Kashmir. Here are some glorious pictures of Kashmir in winter to inspire your winter travel.

10/01/2024

Snow covered Banihal-Baramullah train track
Now that’s going to be one train ride with a view!

10/01/2024

Sonmarg in winter
Deep in the winter season, Sonmarg is usually inaccessible due to heavy snowfall that affects the roads. But nothing should stop you from exploring Sonmarg in the early part of winter. The place is simply gorgeous

10/01/2024

Ski slopes in Gulmarg
And, speaking of stiff competition, Gulmarg is already giving one when it comes to skiing. With some of the best ski slopes in the world, Gulmarg has made a place for itself in the list of best ski destinations in the world!

10/01/2024

Icicles!
Beware of icicles. This is the time when everything is cold and frozen, so are the icicles overhead. Watch out as you step outside.

10/01/2024

Try the traditional sled
Have you tried them yet? These are the traditional sleds that the locals use to sled around in the snow. Looks like a lot of fun, don’t you think?

10/01/2024

Scenic Lidder Valley
Lidder Valley looks stunning in winter snow. As the mountains and the forest that surround the valley get fresh snow, it adds beauty and charm to the villages down below.

10/01/2024

Bucolic Pahalgam
If you make it to Pahalgam, make sure to spend some time outdoors. Experience the laidback bucolic charm of the valley. They say the sheeps here cause mini traffic jams. How adorable!

10/01/2024

Epic gondola cable car rides
If skiing is not your cup of tea, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the winter version of Gulmarg. Take a cable car ride and see Gulmarg from above. The scenery down below is simply breathtaking.

07/10/2023

Malaysian Tourists while traveling to Sonamarg Enjoying in the peddy fields of Kashmir.

07/01/2023

The strategic Zojila Pass on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh Road, which connects Ladakh to the rest of the country via road link has been closed temporarily with effect from tomorrow due to extreme weather conditions

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