Best time to visit Kashmir?
For anyone interested in visiting the valley, the first
question is "when to visit Kashmir, India" or the ideal
time to visit the Kashmir valley. Well Kashmir is
all-season destination but still the best time to visit
Kashmir is during the months of March to October. During
this period the weather conditions in Kashmir are at
their best.
This
period covers three seasons in Kashmir i.e., spring
(March-early May), summers (early May-late August) and
autumn (September-November). The blossoms of spring, the
cool weather of summer and the gold and red hues of
autumn all provide the peak season for Kashmir trave l.
From December to early March is the winter season for
Kashmir, when the entire valley wears a white blanket of
snow. For those, who enjoy chilling weather and are
interested in skiing, winter is the time to be in
Kashmir.
How to Reach Kashmir ?
By Air
Srinagar airport is approximately 14 km from the city.
There are daily flights to Srinagar, operated by Indian
Airlines (from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu) and other
Private Airlines like Air Deccan, SpiceJet, Kingfisher,
Jet Airways (from Delhi and Jammu).
By Rail
Jammu Tawi, approximately 305 km far, is the nearest
railhead for Srinagar. Trains from Delhi, Calcutta, Pune,
Mumbai and other cities arrive at this station only.
During holiday season, when there is a heavy rush for
Kashmir, additional trains operate for and from this
station.
By Road
National Highway 1-A is the main highway connecting
Srinagar with Jammu. J&K State Road Transport
Corporation (SRTC) as well as a number of private Super
deluxe, A-class and B-class busses operate to and from
the state. Private taxis are also available for
traveling to Kashmir. This is one of the most
adventurous though a bit strenuous travel track in
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