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Kashmir valley in February: winter, snowPhoto: Mike Prince / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
When to visit

Kashmir in February

February is Kashmir's second snow month and often the best for skiing: Gulmarg's snow is deepest and the New Year crowds are gone.

Snow · ski seasonSrinagar −1° to 9°CCrowds: Medium
Feb·−1° to 9°C
Quick answer

February is Kashmir's second snow month and often the best for skiing: Gulmarg's snow is deepest and the New Year crowds are gone. Chillai Kalan has ended, but it's still cold, with shorter, gentler cold spells. The road to Leh is usually still closed. Late in the month, the first almond blossoms can appear in Srinagar.

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February at a glance

Last checked 29 Sep 2026
Srinagar
−1° to 9°C
Gulmarg
−7° to 3°C
Crowds
Medium
Price level
Normal
Season
Snow · Ski Season
What's special

Why February works

Deepest snow of the season in GulmargGood ski conditions
Srinagar's snow views with slightly milder days
Late-month almond buds at Badamwari (weather-dependent)
Access in February

What's open, what's seasonal

PlaceStatusIn FebruaryChecked
GulmargOpenSki season; Gondola weather-dependent29 Sep 2026
SonmargOpenVia Z-Morh tunnel29 Sep 2026
Zoji La / road to LehClosedUsually reopens late March–mid April29 Sep 2026
Baisaran (closed to visitors)Closed to visitorsClosed since April 202529 Sep 2026
Suggested route for February

Five days, planned for February

A day-by-day outline for February. It follows KTP-027 Gulmarg Ski Week, which suits the season; your planner adjusts it to your dates.

See full itinerary
  1. DAY 1Arrive Srinagar
  2. DAY 2Srinagar in snow, old city
  3. DAY 3Gulmarg, ski lesson or snow play
  4. DAY 4Gulmarg, Gondola Phase 1Phase 2 for skiers.
  5. DAY 5Srinagar, departure

What to pack for February

  • Down jacket
  • Thermals
  • Snow boots
  • Waterproof gloves
  • Sunscreen (high-altitude UV)
  • Sunglasses
Plans that fit February

Good in February

All February plans
Gulmarg Ski Week: Gulmarg Ski Week
Gulmarg Ski Week: Srinagar
Gulmarg Ski Week: Gulmarg

Gulmarg Ski Week

  1. 1NSrinagar
  2. 4NGulmarg
HotelsPrivate cabBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
From₹23,299per personlowest season price, twin sharing, deluxe hotelsINDICATIVE RATESFebruary: ₹28,099
Off-season₹23,299Shoulder₹28,099Peak₹34,999
Kashmir Winter Snow: Kashmir Winter Snow
Kashmir Winter Snow: Srinagar
Kashmir Winter Snow: Gulmarg

Kashmir Winter Snow

  1. 2NSrinagar
  2. 2NGulmarg
HotelsPrivate cabBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
From₹18,099per personlowest season price, twin sharing, deluxe hotelsINDICATIVE RATESFebruary: ₹21,699
Off-season₹18,099Shoulder₹21,699Peak₹26,699
Kashmir Classic: Kashmir Classic
Kashmir Classic: Srinagar
Kashmir Classic: Gulmarg
CLASSIC

Kashmir Classic

  1. 2NSrinagar
  2. 1NGulmarg
  3. 1NPahalgam
HotelsPrivate cabBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
From₹17,599per personlowest season price, twin sharing, deluxe hotelsINDICATIVE RATESFebruary: ₹21,099
Off-season₹17,599Shoulder₹21,099Peak₹25,699
Getting here

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 pageSrinagar railway station (SINA), Nowgam

Your driver meets you at the station exit with a name board and takes you to your hotel or houseboat. Allow extra time on the way back: there are security checks before boarding.

Pickup and drop:₹1,100Arrange my station pickupChecked 30 Sep 2026 · Allow extra time on the way back: there are security checks before boarding.
FAQ

February questions

Often yes for skiing: snow is deeper and crowds are lighter. January can be colder.

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

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