Top 10 Places to Visit in Kashmir During Spring 2026 Every spring, the Kashmir Valley undergoes a transformation that has drawn travellers for centuries. The snowmelt retreats from the lower valleys, orchards burst into white and pink blossom, and the…
To arrive in Srinagar today is to step into a paradox. Last year, according to the regional administration, some 1.78 crore travelers nearly 18 million souls crossed the threshold into this Himalayan sanctuary. They came despite the tremors of a…
GULMARG — The video on the small glowing screen of a smartphone looks like a dream. A skier glides through deep, white powder under a bright blue sky. It looks easy. It looks perfect. It looks like paradise. But in the…
RAINAWARI, Srinagar — On a frigid winter morning in Srinagar, when temperatures hover near -8°C, visitors are skipping modern spas in favor of a centuries-old tradition: the Kashmiri Hamam. These heated stone bathhouses, introduced during the Mughal era, are experiencing…
Traffic Police Headquarters, J&K (Jammu/Srinagar) Traffic Update:From 4:00 PM on 17-01-2026 to 4:00 PM on 18-01-2026, traffic on NH-44 moved slowly. This was due to single-lane stretches at Balinalla, Dewal, Nashri-Dalwas, and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather. Traffic was also…
PAHALGAM, Kashmir — In an era where trust often feels in short supply, a cab driver in the mountain town of Pahalgam has reminded the public of the power of simple integrity. The driver, Gulab Nabi, became an unexpected local hero…
Srinagar: The Meteorological Department has forecast partly cloudy weather across Kashmir till January 15, bringing brief relief from extreme cold conditions during the daytime. However, night temperatures are expected to remain low, especially in the higher reaches of the Valley.…
BARAMULLA, KASHMIR — For travelers venturing beyond the popular slopes of Gulmarg to explore the rugged beauty of North Kashmir and the burgeoning “border tourism” circuit, a new challenge has emerged on the horizon. While the expansion of the Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri…
The winter chill has tightened its grip over the Kashmir Valley, with temperatures plummeting significantly across all major tourist hubs. Gulmarg, the world-famous ski resort, recorded a bone-chilling low of -6.5°C last night, marking one of the coldest nights of the season…
SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall across the higher reaches and major tourist destinations of Kashmir has breathed new life into the Valley’s tourism sector, which had taken a severe hit after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. North Kashmir’s ski resort…
