Seasons of Kashmir

SPRING: MARCH - MAY (TEMP MIN 2.5OC- MAX 25OC)

  • It comes alive in spring when nature bedecks the valley with blossom after blossom: almond, cherry, apple, peach, pears, tulips, daises and many more.
  • Throughout the valley thousands of fruits and flowers burst into bloom exuding and alluring fragrance.
  • Brief showers, light winds and blossoming flowers characterize this season. Along with that, the whole of Kashmir stands blanketed in the hues of green.
  • Fresh life with a new Smile is what Kashmir talks about.

  • In the summer the melting snow of the mountains fill the brooks and rivers with gushing water. Only a touch of white peaks on the top most crags tells the tale of winter past.
  • Characteristic of summer are the floating gardens on the Dal lake, trout fishing, trekking in the Himalayas, golf, water sports and bird watching etc.
  • The climatic conditions of Kashmir in summers are not quite hot. In Srinagar, you may even require to put on light woolens in summers.
  • Kashmir is the most sought after hill station during summers.

  • Summer gives way to autumn. Nature packs up for the season with wild abandon leaving a trail of gold mellowed leaves.
  • Red fire like glowing Chinar leaves start falling.
  • One of the famous highlights of autumn are the saffron fields of Pampore, for which Kashmir is very famous.
  • The whole region gets covered in the hues of first gold, then russet and then red.

  • By December the winter season starts to fall and covers the valley with white cover of beautiful snow.It looks like a bride in Great white dress waiting for you.
  • Skiing at Gulmarg and the worlds best Chair cable car season starts which tourists enjoy.
  • Also if by any chance the Dal-lake freezes due to chill ,then one can enjoy the ice skating too over the Dal lake.
  • Covered with snow throughout, Kashmir looks like a picture straight out of a Dream.