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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Local Life in Kashmir: Stories from Srinagar and Villages
AALI KADAL, Srinagar | At 5:30 a.m., downtown Srinagar is still dark. The temperature has dropped below freezing. Most of the city is silent, except […]
How the ‘Smart City’ Revamp Has Woken Up the Winter Nights
POLO VIEW, Srinagar — For much of its recent history, winter evenings in Srinagar ended early. By sunset, streets emptied, shops closed, and residents retreated […]
Sonamarg Unlocked: Z-Morh Tunnel Transforms Kashmir’s ‘Meadow of Gold’ Into a Year-Round Adventure Hub
SONAMARG, KASHMIR — Dec 26, 2025: With the historic opening of the all-weather Z-Morh Tunnel and a surge in luxury infrastructure, the once-seasonal hamlet of […]
Gulmarg and Pahalgam Prepare for Heavy New Year Crowds
GULMARG, Kashmir — With the end of the year approaching, Gulmarg and Pahalgam are preparing for what officials describe as one of the busiest New […]
Kashmir’s Ancient Hamams Are Making a Winter Comeback
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 […]