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Heating in Kashmir hotels in winter

From December to February night temperatures in Srinagar often fall below freezing, and Gulmarg is colder. Before booking, ask how the room is heated…

By OmarUpdated 8 Oct 20263 min read
Quick answer

From December to February night temperatures in Srinagar often fall below freezing, and Gulmarg is colder. Before booking, ask how the room is heated (central heating, room heater or bukhari), whether there is power backup, and whether hot water runs all day. We check all three before recommending a winter stay.

Types of heating

TypeHow it feelsAsk
Central heatingEven, warm roomsHours it runs; extra charge?
Electric room heater / AC heatWarm near the unitWorks on power backup?
Bukhari (wood/kerosene stove)Very warm, traditionalVentilation and safety
Electric blanketWarm bedProvided in every bed?

Questions to ask

• Is heating included or charged extra? • Is there generator or inverter backup during power cuts? • Is hot water 24 hours? • Are there heated bathrooms?

Pack for winter

Thermals, warm socks, a down jacket and slippers for cold floors. See the [packing list](/guides/kashmir-packing-list-by-season/).

FAQ

Most Deluxe and Premium stays do; standard rooms may use room heaters. We confirm before booking.

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 8 Oct 2026 · How we check
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