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Best time to visit South Kashmir

The best time to visit South Kashmir is Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. Season by season below, with what each part of the year is like..

By OmarUpdated 29 Sep 20263 min read
Quick answer

The best time to visit South Kashmir is Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. Season by season below, with what each part of the year is like.

Season by season

MonthsWhat it's like
Mar–AprSpring gardens and blossom; Achabal and Verinag at their freshest
May–JunWarm and green; Aharbal in full flow
Jul–AugWarm; lush orchards; Pahalgam road busy in Yatra weeks
Sep–NovAutumn colour; Pampore saffron late Oct–early Nov
Dec–FebCold; some facilities quieter

Our pick

For most travellers: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. For snow, choose December–February where relevant; for calm and value, the shoulder months.

FAQ

In the shoulder and off months; see the table.

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 Sep 2026 · How we check
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Arriving by train

The Kashmir rail link now runs to Srinagar. Vande Bharat trains are the quickest way in from Jammu and Katra.

TrainFrom → toTimes
26401Jammu Tawi → Srinagarvia Katra, Reasi, Banihal · 6 days a week06:20 → 11:10
26402Srinagar → Jammu Tawivia Banihal, Reasi, Katra14:00 → 18:50
26403Katra → SrinagarCheck current timetableCheck IRCTC
26404Srinagar → KatraCheck current timetableCheck IRCTC
Timings change — check IRCTC or NTES (139) before booking. Tatkal for AC classes opens one day before at 10 am.
Station pickupNearest station for this pageAnantnag (ANT) and Awantipora by local train; Srinagar (SINA) by Vande Bharat

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