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India is an explosion of colour. The Golden Triangle glistens with culture, Rajasthan has pink and blue cities, and Kerala has lush green Ghat Mountains...
BEST TIME TO VISIT KASHMIR
Visit from the warmth of April through to the colours of autumn, and remember that the mountains, even in the summer, can get chilly.
Sub-tropical Kashmir enjoys hot summers with blessedly warm rain taking the edge off sweltering temps in July-Aug. Sep-Oct onwards, things turn chillier with frequent snowfall, especially around hill stations such as Gulmarg which goes into ski resort mode at an elevation of 2,650m. Hindu events are celebrated all over the region with the Sindhu Darshan Festival in June and Ladakh Marathon in Sep both bringing towns like Leh to a standstill. The best time to visit Kashmir is once it starts to warm up with wild rhododendron creating a vivid pink backdrop for hikers heading for Himalayan hillsides in spring.
Our Kashmir Holidays
Ladakh & Kashmir holiday, India
Timeless monasteries, stunning mountain scenery and Srinagar
From
£2349
14 days
ex flights
Walking holiday in India, Ladakh & Kashmir
Walking and camping holiday in beautiful Kashmir and Ladakh
From
£2850
16 days
ex flights
Kashmir and Ladakh holiday, India
An unforgettable adventure to the rooftop of the world
From
£2149
15 days
ex flights
Karakoram Highway holiday
Journey the Southern branch of the Silk Road
From
£4615
21 days
ex flights
Kashmir small group holiday, India
An extraordinary road journey through Ladakh and Kashmir
From
£2645
15 days
ex flights
Kashmir cultural holiday, India
A relaxed tour of Kashmir by riverboat
From
£2845
11 days
ex flights
Ladakh and Kashmir tour, The Hemis festival
Experience the colourful Hemis festival
From
£1749
11 days
ex flights
Kashmir tour, Mumbai to Kashmir
Mumbai to the beautiful Vale of Kashmir
From
£3895
16 days
ex flights
Kashmir Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
-2
7
50
FEB
-1
8
60
MAR
3
14
110
APR
8
20
90
MAY
12
24
75
JUN
15
29
30
JUL
18
30
50
AUG
16
29
60
SEP
12
27
35
OCT
6
22
30
NOV
2
15
28
DEC
-2
7
45
Our top Kashmir Holiday
Ladakh & Kashmir holiday, India
Timeless monasteries, stunning mountain scenery and Srinagar
From
£2349
14 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul
2019: 20 Jul
Helpdesk
Hello. If you'd like to chat about Kashmir or need help finding a holiday to suit you we're very happy to help. Rosy & team.
WHAT TO DO IN KASHMIR & WHAT NOT TO
Things to do in Kashmir...
Things not to do in Kashmir...
KASHMIR TRAVEL ADVICE
Supporting local communities
Supporting local communities
The following advice comes from Jonny Bealby, founder of our supplier Wild Frontiers, who has been visiting Kashmir for three decades:
"Staying in local guesthouses will put money into the local community and give you a much nicer experience than staying in one of the large chain hotels. The same is true of buying local crafts and foods.”
Wondrous waterways
Wondrous waterways
“The lakes around Srinagar, both Dal and Nagin, are just so serene and beautiful and the waterways in between – that take you through the Old Town – offer up a wonderful glimpse behind the scenes of life in this ancient world. Kashmir is popular with the domestic market so if you want a quieter time pick a houseboat away from the main group at Lal Ghat or take a houseboat on Nagin Lake. It’s very quiet and beautiful.”
Packing tips for trekkers
Packing tips for trekkers
“Trekkers will need walking poles, good boots, a sleeping bag and roll mat and warm clothes. I wouldn't recommend buying trekking gear in Kashmir, it's better, if possible, to take your own.”
Spiritual & cultural experiences
Spiritual & cultural experiences
“The main spiritual vibe of Kashmir is Sufi Islam, which was brought to the vale by Shah Hamadani in the 14th century. This is a more laid back, mystical form of Islam which can be experienced in the main Shah Hamadan mosque in the Old Town.”
“Getting invited to a wedding is another great way to see spirituality in action as is joining the Almanat pilgrimage which takes place every year between April and June when Hindu pilgrims go to see the famous ice lignum in the hills north of Sonomarg.”
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Photo credits: [Page banner: khlongwangchao] [Temp Intro: Abhas 1108]
[Things to do box: Ajith Kumar]
[Supporting local communities: Mike Prince]
[Wondrous waterways: Mike Prince]
[Packing tips: Amelber]
[Spiritual and cultural experiences: Tahweed Manzoor]
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