Are you planning to visit Gulmarg in 2025? Gulmarg, which means “Meadow of Flowers,” is a world-famous hill station in Kashmir. Whether you want to […]
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Navigating Kashmir’s ‘Chillai Kalan’ During Your Winter Trip
SRINAGAR — Kashmir has entered Chillai Kalan, the coldest phase of its winter, a traditional 40-day period marked by freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, and limited […]
A Winter Lifeline: How the New Rail Link Is Changing Travel to Kashmir
JAMMU — For generations, reaching Kashmir in winter has depended on a mix of luck and patience. Snowstorms grounded flights. Landslides shut the Srinagar–Jammu highway […]
Avalanche Risk Rises in Gulmarg and Sonamarg After Heavy Snowfall
GULMARG, Kashmir — After two days of continuous snowfall across the higher reaches of the Pir Panjal range, authorities have issued fresh avalanche warnings for […]
Floating Palaces: The definitive guide to Srinagar’s most luxurious and authentic houseboats
Dateline: NIGEEN LAKE, SRINAGAR — Dec 26, 2025 As winter settles over the Valley of Kashmir, a new generation of heritage houseboats is blending 19th-century […]
How to Travel Responsibly in the Fragile Ecosystem of Kashmir
PAHALGAM, KASHMIR — While the tourism supports local economies, it has also strained fragile ecosystems and traditional communities. For travelers in 2026, the message is […]
Police Enforce Strict Snow Chain Rules for Gulmarg-Bound Vehicles
TANGMARG CHECKPOST, Dec. 27, 2025 — The drive to Gulmarg, the popular winter resort in Jammu and Kashmir, faced major disruptions on Saturday as authorities […]
A Couple’s Guide to the Most Romantic Experiences in Srinagar
From twilight boat rides to secret garden sunsets, Srinagar remains the subcontinent’s capital of romance. Here is how to navigate the ‘Venice of the East’ […]
Family-Friendly Experiences in Pahalgam and Sonamarg
PAHALGAM, KASHMIR — Dec 27, 2025 Forget the crowded cities. For families traveling to Kashmir, the real magic lies in the twin valleys of Pahalgam […]
A Traveler’s Guide to Kashmir’s Living Culture.
ZAINA KADAL, Srinagar — In workshops across Srinagar, artisans spend months weaving shawls thread by thread. Woodcarvers shape walnut panels without drawings, guided by memory […]