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 daylight. The season began on December 21 and will continue until January 31. For travelers…
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.…
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…
TANGMARG CHECKPOST, Dec. 27, 2025 — The drive to Gulmarg, the popular winter resort in Jammu and Kashmir, faced major disruptions on Saturday as authorities implemented a “Zero Tolerance” crackdown on vehicles without snow chains. The road from Tangmarg to…
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 for a steady pounding sound coming from a small shop near the Zaina Kadal bridge.…
POLO VIEW, Srinagar — For much of its recent history, winter evenings in Srinagar ended early. By sunset, streets emptied, shops closed, and residents retreated indoors to escape the cold and frequent power cuts. This winter, the pattern has changed.…
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 Sonamarg is emerging as India’s new capital for winter sports and alpine luxury. For decades,…
GULMARG, Kashmir — With the end of the year approaching, Gulmarg and Pahalgam are preparing for what officials describe as one of the busiest New Year periods the valley has seen in recent years. According to the Kashmir Tourism Department,…
