Any tourist who plans to visit Kashmir, a question arises in his mind “What is the best time to visit Kashmir?” or “Which is the best season to visit Kashmir?“. If this question is arising in your mind, then do not worry, we will give you the answer in brief so that you can decide in which month you should plan your Kashmir trip?
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1) September to February (Winter Season)
- Kashmir becomes very cold and snowy in winter. Not only this, but many times the temperature here goes up to -12 to -15 degrees.
- Due to heavy snowfall, many tourist places and roads in Kashmir have been closed.
- If you go to Kashmir in winter, then you will get to see beautiful houses covered with snow and golden leaves of Chinar.
- If you are going to Kashmir for your honeymoon in winter, then you will enjoy romancing in the cold weather here.
- If you love to do snow sports activities like snowboarding and skiing, then Kashmir in winter is the best time to visit Kashmir. For snow activity bookings and safety tips, you can refer to SnowPak Kashmir
- If you are planning a Kashmir tour in winter with your family and children, then you will have to take warm clothes otherwise your family could fall ill in the cold weather here.
2) March to May – Summer Season (Best Time to Visit Kashmir)
- Summer is the best season for a Kashmir tour and is considered one of the best times to visit Kashmir.
- With the beautiful sight of fresh greenery and blooming tulips, Kashmir will seem like heaven to you.
- During this season, the weather of Kashmir is cool and pleasant, which is why tourists enjoy visiting it.
- If you go on a Kashmir trip in this season, then all the tourist spots and sightseeing places remain open so you can comfortably visit them and enjoy your photography there.
- During this season, you can enjoy the wonderful “Shikara ride”, which is very famous in Kashmir.
- You will get a chance to see the beautiful valleys and lakes of Kashmir only in this season.
- Due to not much snow, you will be able to enjoy staying in a houseboat, in which you will get a wonderful experience.
- Due to “summer vacation” in schools, you can enjoy the Kashmir trip to the fullest with your family and children.
- In this season, there is a huge crowd of tourists coming for the Kashmir trip.
- If you want to go to Kashmir for trekking, then this season will be considered the best for you. For trekking routes and safety guidelines, see Kashmir Trekking Guide.
3) June to August – Monsoon Season (Worst Time to Visit Kashmir)
- It would be better not to go on a Kashmir trip in this season, as heavy rains can cause landslides, making this not the best time to visit Kashmir.
- Many roads get blocked due to landslides, due to which you may have to stay in Kashmir for many days unnecessarily.
- Due to heavy rains in this season, you will not be able to visit all the tourist places in Kashmir.
- Some people go to Kashmir for trekking in August of this season, but I think it is not appropriate.
Kashmir Travel Safety Tips
Kashmir is a place where, once you arrive, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a completely different world. Most tourists visit Kashmir to see the snow, but winters in Kashmir are extremely cold. Heavy snowfall is common during the winter season, so be sure to check the weather report before traveling at that time.
You’ll have a lot of fun visiting Kashmir in the summer. It is said that if you want to experience the real Kashmir, you should visit during the summer season. Whenever you plan a trip to Kashmir in the summer, book your hotels in advance. If you think you’ll easily find hotel rooms there, you’re mistaken. If you’re planning a trip with children, summer is the best season to visit.
You shouldn’t visit Kashmir during the monsoon season. However, if you do find yourself in Kashmir during heavy rains, be careful when traveling. If you get stranded due to the rain, don’t worry and stay calm. The Indian Army soldiers present in Kashmir will ensure your safety. If you face any problem or get stuck somewhere, immediately inform the nearby soldiers so they can help you.
Tell us about your Kashmir trip experience in the comments so that other tourists can plan their trips accordingly.
