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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 for days. Travelers waited, uncertain, often stranded. This winter, that pattern has begun to shift.…
GULMARG, Kashmir — After two days of continuous snowfall across the higher reaches of the Pir Panjal range, authorities have issued fresh avalanche warnings for popular winter sports areas in Gulmarg and Sonamarg. The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority…
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 charm with 21st-century comfort. From central heating to on-deck Wazwan dining, here is where to…
PAHALGAM, KASHMIR — While the tourism supports local economies, it has also strained fragile ecosystems and traditional communities. For travelers in 2026, the message is clear: don’t just visit care. 1. The Plastic Pandemic: Refuse, Reuse, Remove Single-use plastics threaten…
