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Kashmir in January
January sits inside Chillai Kalan, the 40 coldest days of the Kashmiri winter that run from 21 December to the end of January. Dal Lake can freeze at the edges, and Srinagar wakes to fog and smoke from kangris. Gulmarg has deep snow and the ski season is in full swing. Roads to Gulmarg are kept open; Sonamarg is now reachable through the Z-Morh tunnel. Pack thermal layers and expect short power cuts.
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Our picks for January
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Gulmarg
A ski meadow at 2,650 m with a gondola to Apharwat
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Srinagar
Houseboats, Mughal gardens and an old city of craftsmen
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Sonamarg
The meadow of gold on the old road to Ladakh
Trips
Trips at their best in January
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Kashmir in winter: Gulmarg snow and Srinagar
Private 4x4 with driver and snow chains
Elsewhere in January
Other hives this month
Questions
Kashmir in January, answered
Is January a good time to visit Kashmir?
January sits inside Chillai Kalan, the 40 coldest days of the Kashmiri winter that run from 21 December to the end of January. Dal Lake can freeze at the edges, and Srinagar wakes to fog and smoke from kangris. Gulmarg has deep snow and the ski season is in full swing. Roads to Gulmarg are kept open; Sonamarg is now reachable through the Z-Morh tunnel. Pack thermal layers and expect short power cuts.
What is the weather like in Kashmir in January?
Srinagar −3 to 6 °C, Gulmarg −10 to 0 °C, snow. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kashmir in January?
We suggest Gulmarg, Srinagar, Sonamarg. Book Gulmarg rooms for the first fortnight of January early, because the New Year crowd stays on.