Srinagar & Kashmir
Photo: Abdars · CC BY-SA 3.0
Houseboats moored on a lake ringed by the Himalaya, gardens laid out centuries ago by an emperor who called this the nearest thing to paradise on earth, and saffron fields that turn the Kashmir valley purple for a few weeks each autumn.
The best time to visit Srinagar & Kashmir is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
Best time to go
Apr–Oct
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
SXR
Good for
landscape doing the heavy lifting
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
old stones and real towns
an unhurried pace
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May17°C62°F
Jun–Aug27°C80°F
Sep–Nov20°C67°F
Dec–Feb3°C38°F
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