Overview

This is the season of refreshment and transformation, and all these happen in a spectrum of colors, fresh blooms, and cool, pleasant weather as winter’s harsh sway fades away in the valley. Yet one of the most picturesque periods to be visited, this charming landscape garnished with cherry blossoms, tulips, and saffron fields stands best just during spring. Clear sky and moderate temperatures with a gentle breeze spring in Kashmir is the best melange of natural beauty and serenity.

Spring time in Kashmir has the perfect climate, though summers and winter seasons are burning and cold respectively. Kashmir offers a cozy atmosphere to the tourists for most of the outdoor activities during this season of the year. This season attracts every nature lover, adventure-goer, or individuals who are in search of a peaceful retreat into a relationship with this season.

How to Travel to Kashmir in Spring?

Visiting Kashmir is a very easy affair in spring season as several modes of transportations are available:

i. By Air: The gateway to Kashmir is Chief of Noblemen International Airport, Srinagar Airport. It is well connected to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, etc. Regular flights to Srinagar are available, especially in spring and summer.

ii. By Train: The closest railway station to Srinagar is Jammu Tawi, 300 km from Srinagar. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from Jammu to reach Srinagar.

iii. By Road: Approachable by car, ideally starting from nearby cities such as Delhi or Chandigarh. Views along the road from Jammu to Srinagar and onwards are beautiful with breathtaking views of the valley that are at their best in spring when all around greenery blooms.

What to Expect in Spring in Kashmir?

You have a memorable spring time when you visit Kashmir. The Valley is attired by the garb of colorful flowers, especially tulips at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, a place that happens to be Asia’s largest tulip garden. Such a beautiful attraction blooms every year in March and April months to draw tourists for more than a million perfectly blooming tulips.

Except for the tulips, cherry blossoms are what are in high demand during this period, beginning to bloom as March approaches. Behind snow capped peaks ethereal pink and white flowers throw a gaudy image on the eye.

In Kashmir, spring symbolizes green meadows and rivers flowing through its landscape. It’s the season when the Mughal gardens of the region that dot the landscape, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme Shahi-come to life with full verdure. These Mughal gardens, developed back then, are also a treasure house of flowers, fountains, and well-graveled paths.

Where to Visit in Spring in Kashmir?

Spring in Kashmir is an affair truly breathtaking. Here are some of the best places to visit Kashmir during spring.

i. Srinagar

Being the capital city of the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar is a must-visit place during spring. Pay a visit to Dal Lake, ride a Shikara here, explore the Mughal gardens, and witness the beauty of city’s blooming tulips and orchard.

ii. Gulmarg

Famous for the meadows and pristine beauty, one of Kashmir’s favorite hill stations, it is an excellent destination for skiers during spring and is equally beautiful for nature lovers with lush greenery and flowering flowers.

iii. Pahalgam

This quiet little town on the Lidder River is all the more serene and a picture postcard perfect during spring. The grandeur of the Himalayas, with the lush green pastures, is very apt for trekking and nature walks.

iv. Sonamarg

This is a place during spring when the melting leaves meadows and rivers are an all-round view. Other known tourist attractions include Sindh River along with the Thajiwas Glacier.

v. Yusmarg

It is yet another little-known gem as an offbeat destination, suitable for visitors who are not keen to find large crowds of tourists. The scenery includes thick forests, lush green meadows, and a wonderful overview of the Pir Panjal range.

There’s more to Kashmir than the valley itself, it surrounds numerous incredible attractions:

vi. Jammu

Located on the southern edge of Kashmir Valley, Jammu is famous for the well-known Vaishno Devi temple visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

vii. Hemis National Park (Ladakh)

Though Ladakh is quite far from Kashmir, the high-altitude landscapes and wildlife with the striking beauty of snow leopards made it worthwhile visiting. A short excursion from Kashmir to Ladakh will expose you to one of the beautiful Himalayan scenery.

viii. River Jhelum

It’s a great photography, boat ride, and visit to the old city of Srinagar spot that also forms the heart of the Kashmir Valley.

ix. Dachigam National Park

This is a wildlife sanctuary near Srinagar, and the National Park has the endangered Hangul deer. A visit here will enable the exploration of the flora and fauna of the region since most of it becomes lush, spring vegetation.

Things to Do in Kashmir in Spring

There are so many things to do in Kashmir during spring. Depending on their interest, tourists can avail the following activities:

i. Shikara Ride on Dal Lake

The most popular experiences of Dal Lake include a serene boat ride. Silhouettes, snow-peaked, are much more beautiful on the waters during spring, but not as serene as summer.

ii. Kashmir trekking and hiking

Routes become active during the spring season, and many of them offer trekking trails such as the Great Lakes Trek, Gulmarg to Apharwat Peak and Sonamarg Trek. Its trails offered views of broad panorama landscapes, meadows, and rivers and glaciers.

iii. Shop at Floating Market

The floating market at Dal Lake is a picnic where people are selling flowers, fruits, and local Kashmiri handicrafts from boats. Really colorful in the background of the blooming spring of the market, it is a great place to shop.

iv. Photography

Picturesque scenery and flowers in each landscape make springtime in Kashmir an excellent photography time. Well, while capturing beauty in tulip gardens, snow-clad mountain peaks or beautiful Mughal gardens in their pristine glory, this happens to be a perfect moment for taking beautiful pictures.

v. Visiting the Saffron Fields

Saffron fields in Pampore are another gem. While they bloom in autumn, a visit here in spring gives you an opportunity to explore the place before the harvesting takes place, and the outlook and the folklore of that region add to the beauty.

Best Time to Visit Kashmir in Spring

The perfect spring months for a visit to Kashmir are March and May. In the first half of March, spring actually starts, and the first flowers start to blossom. Their full bloom in the region occurs in April and May, at which time one can see the tulips, cherry blossoms, and all those flowers at their best. It gets very warm-the daytime temperature is about 15-25°C-and the night is very cool.

Conclusion

Not all seasons are lovely, but spring in Kashmir is something that nature and adventure lovers, and those who want peace in one of India’s most beautiful states, must seek. From gardens full of colors to trekking trails, to serene lakes and adventure-filled explorations, Kashmir has it all. Be it a popular spot like Gulmarg and Pahalgam or jewels such as Yusmarg, Kashmir during spring presents an experience you will never forget.

Pack your bags and hit the road this spring to Kashmir, you will see the valley at its best, lush meadows, blooming flowers, and a fresh aroma that will leave you in awe of nature.

How to book Kashmir Tour online?

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