Family Kashmir
- 2NSrinagar
- 1NSonmarg
- 1NGulmarg
- 2NPahalgam
HotelsPrivate cabBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
From₹25,299per personlowest season price, twin sharing, deluxe hotelsINDICATIVE RATESMay: ₹37,299
Off-season₹25,299Shoulder₹30,599Peak₹37,299
Quick answer
May is warm, green and busy. Gulmarg's meadows open up, Pahalgam's valleys are at their freshest, and Sonmarg's glacier still has plenty of snow. The road to Leh is usually open. School holidays begin late in the month, so family travel rises and prices stay high. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year.
May at a glance
Last checked 29 Sep 2026- Srinagar
- 11° to 24°C
- Gulmarg
- 4° to 16°C
- Crowds
- High
- Price level
- Peak
- Season
- Meadows · Peak Season
What's special
Why May works
Access in May
What's open, what's seasonal
Suggested route for May
Seven days, planned for May
A day-by-day outline for May. It follows KTP-004 Family Kashmir, which suits the season; your planner adjusts it to your dates.
See full itinerary- DAY 1Arrive, shikara
- DAY 2Mughal gardens, old city
- DAY 3Sonmarg day trip, Thajiwas
- DAY 4Gulmarg
- DAY 5Drive to Pahalgam
- DAY 6Pahalgam valleys
- DAY 7Departure
What to pack for May
- Light layers
- A warm jacket for evenings
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen (high UV at altitude)
- Rain shell
Plans that fit May
All May plansGood in May
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.
Station pickupNearest station for this pageSrinagar railway station (SINA), Nowgam
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FAQ
May questions
One of the best: warm days, everything open. Book early because school holidays start late in the month.
Mostly only at higher levels, like near Thajiwas glacier in Sonmarg and above Kongdoori in Gulmarg.
Usually yes, though traffic can be time-bound during road work. We check before every Ladakh drive.
Often from late May where water levels are safe, with registered operators.
It's peak season, so rates are higher. Early booking helps.
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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 Sep 2026 · How we check
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