https://kashmiralmanac.com/Dated, sourced facts for planning a Kashmir tripen-inSat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://kashmiralmanac.com/places-to-visit-in-kashmir/https://kashmiralmanac.com/places-to-visit-in-kashmir/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir's main destinations in one table: what each is known for, the estimated road time from Srinagar, and whether it's open or closed in October 2026. https://kashmiralmanac.com/places-to-visit-in-srinagar/https://kashmiralmanac.com/places-to-visit-in-srinagar/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTSrinagar's main sights from official sources: Dal and Nigeen lakes, Mughal gardens, Hari Parbat and the old city, plus 2026 closures and shikara rates. https://kashmiralmanac.com/gulmarg-guide/https://kashmiralmanac.com/gulmarg-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTGulmarg in one page: the Gondola, Kongdori, Alpather Lake, the golf course, weather by season, road time from Srinagar, taxi fares and what's closed. https://kashmiralmanac.com/pahalgam-guide/https://kashmiralmanac.com/pahalgam-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTPahalgam in one page: Betaab and Aru valleys, the Lidder, what's open and closed (Baisaran, Chandanwari), weather, road time and taxi fares. https://kashmiralmanac.com/sonamarg-guide/https://kashmiralmanac.com/sonamarg-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTSonamarg in one page: Thajiwas glacier, Baltal and the Zoji La road, 2026 openings and closures, the Sonamarg tunnel, road time and taxi fares. https://kashmiralmanac.com/gurez-valley-guide/https://kashmiralmanac.com/gurez-valley-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTIs the Gurez road open? Razdan Pass closures in 2026, ID and permit rules for Indian and foreign visitors, and road time and taxi costs from Srinagar. https://kashmiralmanac.com/doodhpathri-guide/https://kashmiralmanac.com/doodhpathri-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTIs Doodhpathri open? Checked 24 Oct 2026: its 2026 closures and reopenings, why Yusmarg was shut, the drive from Srinagar, winter rules and when to go. https://kashmiralmanac.com/betaab-valley-aru-valley/https://kashmiralmanac.com/betaab-valley-aru-valley/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTBetaab and Aru valleys near Pahalgam compared: road time, reopening dates, treks still closed, local taxis, and which one suits your trip. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kokernag-guide/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kokernag-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKokernag in Anantnag: the spring and its gardens, the trout farm, road times from Srinagar and Pahalgam, what's closed nearby, and how to pair it with Verinag. https://kashmiralmanac.com/verinag-guide/https://kashmiralmanac.com/verinag-guide/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTVerinag in Anantnag: Jahangir's 1620 octagonal spring tank and arcade, its link to the Jhelum, road times from Srinagar, and how to pair it with Kokernag. https://kashmiralmanac.com/achabal-garden/https://kashmiralmanac.com/achabal-garden/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTAchabal Garden in Anantnag: the Mughal garden built around a spring, its history and channels, road times from Srinagar and Pahalgam, and nearby Kokernag. https://kashmiralmanac.com/wular-lake/https://kashmiralmanac.com/wular-lake/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTWular Lake in Bandipora and Baramulla: how big it is, Watlab and the Vantage Park, birds and the lotus's return, restoration, and road times from Srinagar. https://kashmiralmanac.com/dachigam-national-park/https://kashmiralmanac.com/dachigam-national-park/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTDachigam National Park near Srinagar is closed to tourists under orders that run to 31 December 2026: the hangul census, old entry rules and latest orders. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-weather-month-by-month/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-weather-month-by-month/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTAverage highs and lows for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam in every month, from 30 years of official records, plus what each season means for roads and plans. https://kashmiralmanac.com/best-time-to-visit-kashmir/https://kashmiralmanac.com/best-time-to-visit-kashmir/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTBest time to visit Kashmir for snow, tulips, high valleys, dry weather or quieter search months, using 30-year weather records, 2026 events and Google Trends. https://kashmiralmanac.com/snowfall-in-kashmir/https://kashmiralmanac.com/snowfall-in-kashmir/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTWhen it snows in Kashmir, month by month: first-snow dates for Srinagar and the peaks, where to find snow, Christmas odds, roads and the 2026–27 outlook. https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-weather/https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-weather/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTSrinagar's weather month by month from official records: day and night temperatures, rain and snow, record highs and lows, and the best months to go. https://kashmiralmanac.com/gulmarg-weather/https://kashmiralmanac.com/gulmarg-weather/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTGulmarg's weather month by month from 30 years of station records: how cold it gets, when snow falls, the 2026–27 ski course dates and winter travel. https://kashmiralmanac.com/pahalgam-weather/https://kashmiralmanac.com/pahalgam-weather/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTPahalgam's weather month by month from 30 years of station records: day and night temperatures, when it snows, Pahalgam vs Gulmarg, and the best months. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-winter/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-winter/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir from December to February: temperatures, when snow fell in recent winters, Chillai Kalan, the roads and flights that stop, and what stays open. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-january/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-january/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in January: temperatures for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, snow in the last three Januaries, Chillai Kalan, roads, flights and what's open. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-february/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-february/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in February: temperatures for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, snow in the last three Februaries, ski courses, Chillai Khurd, roads and what's open. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-march/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-march/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in March: temperatures for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, the wettest month, late snow, almond blossom, Tulip Garden opening dates and roads. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-april/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-april/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in April: temperatures and rain for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, the Tulip Garden peak, late snow on high passes, crowds and planning tips. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-may/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-may/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in May: temperatures and rain for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, which high roads open, how popular May is, and lessons from May 2026's disruptions. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-june/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-june/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in June: averages for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, snow on the peaks, Kheer Bhawani and Amarnath dates, roads, crowds and June 2026's storms. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-july/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-july/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in July: temperatures and thunder days for Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg, Amarnath Yatra traffic rules, monsoon landslides and the high roads. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-october/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-october/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in October: weather for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, early snow on the passes, roads that close, chinar colour, the saffron harvest and what's open. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-november/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-november/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in November: temperatures for five stations, snow in recent Novembers, chinar colours, roads, flights, the Gondola and what's open in 2026. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-december/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-in-december/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir in December: temperatures for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, when snow came last year, Chillai Kalan, winter roads and closures to 31 Dec. https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-tulip-garden/https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-tulip-garden/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTWhen Srinagar's Tulip Garden may open in 2027, based on 2026: opening day, peak bloom, tickets, timings and crowds. 2027 dates not yet announced. https://kashmiralmanac.com/delhi-to-kashmir/https://kashmiralmanac.com/delhi-to-kashmir/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTNo direct train yet: Delhi to Srinagar by Vande Bharat with a change at Jammu or Katra, a 1 h 25 min flight, bus or car, with dated fares and winter delays. https://kashmiralmanac.com/jammu-to-srinagar/https://kashmiralmanac.com/jammu-to-srinagar/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTEvery way from Jammu to Srinagar, with dates: the Vande Bharat train, the NH 44 drive and its closures, buses, taxi fares and 45-minute flights. https://kashmiralmanac.com/vande-bharat-katra-srinagar/https://kashmiralmanac.com/vande-bharat-katra-srinagar/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe Jammu–Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat: 2026 timings, the days each train skips, reported fares, stops, booking on IRCTC, and the Chenab bridge it crosses. https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-airport/https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-airport/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTSrinagar International Airport (SXR): where it is, taxis to Dal Lake, security checks, what you can't carry, 2026 runway work, snow delays and the new terminal. https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-to-leh-road/https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-to-leh-road/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTSrinagar to Leh by road: 434 km via Sonamarg, the Zoji La and Kargil, when the pass closes, the Zojila tunnel, permits for Indians and foreigners, and fees. https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-taxi-fares/https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-taxi-fares/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTTaxi fares from Srinagar to Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and the airport in 2026, from dated operator lists, plus the official fare rules. https://kashmiralmanac.com/dal-lake-shikara-ride-price/https://kashmiralmanac.com/dal-lake-shikara-ride-price/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe Tourism Department's notified shikara rates for Dal and Nigeen lakes, what operators charge in 2026, routes from the ghats, and how to avoid overpaying. https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-houseboats/https://kashmiralmanac.com/srinagar-houseboats/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTSrinagar houseboat rates by category from the owners' association card, read 23 Oct 2026, plus meal plans, winter heating, Dal or Nigeen and safe booking. https://kashmiralmanac.com/gulmarg-gondola-tickets/https://kashmiralmanac.com/gulmarg-gondola-tickets/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTHow the Gulmarg Gondola's two phases work, what 2026 tickets cost according to dated reports, how official and Tatkal booking work, and this year's closures. https://kashmiralmanac.com/how-many-days-kashmir/https://kashmiralmanac.com/how-many-days-kashmir/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTHow many days Kashmir takes, worked out from road times: what fits in 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10 days from a Srinagar base, and why Pahalgam deserves a night. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-itinerary/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-itinerary/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTDay-by-day Kashmir itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days: where to sleep, road times for every leg, Gondola hours and what's closed on each route. https://kashmiralmanac.com/gulmarg-vs-pahalgam-vs-sonamarg/https://kashmiralmanac.com/gulmarg-vs-pahalgam-vs-sonamarg/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTGulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg side by side: road time from Srinagar, taxi fares, weather by season, what each is known for, and what's closed in 2026. https://kashmiralmanac.com/amarnath-yatra/https://kashmiralmanac.com/amarnath-yatra/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTAmarnath Yatra 2027 dates aren't announced yet. How 2026 worked: dates, registration, health certificate, age limits and routes, from official sources. https://kashmiralmanac.com/is-kashmir-safe-to-visit/https://kashmiralmanac.com/is-kashmir-safe-to-visit/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTWhat government travel advisories say about Kashmir, which places are closed, and how tourist numbers changed since 2025. Sourced, dated, no verdicts. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-closed-tourist-places/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmir-closed-tourist-places/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTChecked 23 Oct 2026: which Kashmir tourist places are closed, district by district, since when and until when, from the official list, plus what reopened. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmiri-food/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kashmiri-food/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmiri food beyond wazwan, from official and dated sources: bakery breads, noon chai and kahwa, vegetarian and Pandit dishes, harissa and Pampore saffron. https://kashmiralmanac.com/wazwan/https://kashmiralmanac.com/wazwan/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKashmir's wazwan feast from official, dated sources: the seven core dishes, how the trami is served and shared, vegetarian options, prices and where to try it. https://kashmiralmanac.com/hazratbal-shrine/https://kashmiralmanac.com/hazratbal-shrine/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTHazratbal on Dal Lake, Srinagar: the relic it houses, the days it is displayed (2026 dates, 2027 expected), visiting rules, hours and road times. https://kashmiralmanac.com/kheer-bhawani-temple/https://kashmiralmanac.com/kheer-bhawani-temple/Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMTKheer Bhawani at Tulmulla, Ganderbal: the Ragnya Devi temple and its spring, mela dates for 2024–2026, how the 2027 date is set, offerings and road time.