Kashmir works for almost every kind of traveller – families, couples and senior citizens – as long as the trip is planned around the season.
When to go
- April to June: spring and early summer; tulips bloom in April
- September and October: clear skies and autumn colours
- December to February: snow in Gulmarg and Sonamarg; roads can be affected by heavy snowfall
How to split your nights
- 4 nights: Srinagar 2 + Pahalgam 1 + Gulmarg 1
- 5–6 nights: add Sonamarg as a day trip and a houseboat night in Srinagar
- 7 nights or more: add Doodhpathri or more time in Pahalgam
Things to book early
- A houseboat night on Dal or Nigeen Lake
- Gulmarg Gondola tickets (sell out in peak season)
- Hotels for school holidays and long weekends
Good to know
Local sightseeing in Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg is done in local union cabs, paid separately. Pony rides and sledges are also extra – agree the price before you start.
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