Snowfall in J&K, a blessing for people.
Jammu and Kashmir are also called Paradise on Earth especially Kashmir Valley which undergo a magical transformation during the winter season. The entire Kashmir region is blanketed in pristine layers of snow during the winter season and it turns the entire valley into a mesmerizing wonderland. snowfall in Kashmir is primarily witnessed from the second week of November to the end of February and even in March. The winter in Kashmir Valley is a magical season because snow blankets the entire land of Kashmir Valley along with the wonderful mountains of Pir Panjal and changes the entire valley into a white paradise thus creating a picturesque spectacle look that leaves the onlookers spellbound.
The natural beauty of Kashmir during the winter season in white paradise is always at its peak because of the snow-capped mountains of Pirpanja, trees, roads, globally famous tourist resorts, the famous Dal Lake of Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, world-famous tourist resorts, etc give the visitors and the people of Kashmir a feel of a fairy tale.
It is quite interesting that as the winter season in Kashmir Valley commences, most of the tourist popular destinations here become major attractions for global and domestic tourists who visit here in large numbers especially to witness the magical snowfall and also participate in winter sports and other adventure activities that are being held at world-famous tourist resorts like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, etc. Some of the winter sports activities are skiing, snowballing, skating, etc. Today we have witnessed the season's first snowfall in Valley, especially at Gulmarg, Sonamarg, etc.
Snowfall Tmings in Kashmir :
The winter season in Kashmir commences generally from October to February and during these months heavy snowfall is being witnessed in Kashmir valley every year. Nights get very cold and the entire valley gets covered with a blanket of snow. This is considered to be the peak season in Kashmir when the temperature dips down to minus ranging from zero up to -15 degrees. Winter season in Kashmir is not only about magical snowfall and cold waves but there is also a time for localities to welcome 40 days of harshest winter which in the local language is called Charlie Kilan with gusto. The people in advance make preparations to adapt themselves for these forty days of harshest winter and snowfall. They enjoy traditional food like a mutton delicacy called Harisa, Kahwah, greet tea et,c which their warmth and energy to cope with such a harsh season. The local Kangari, a warm pot in Kashmir is in great demand in these months in the valley and is the main tool to warm the body and keep the cold away.
The snow-laden scenery of Kashmir is captivating and breathtaking. Tourists who plan to visit here to see the magical snowfall need to be well prepared in advance for such a harsh winter. They need to carry with them sweaters, Jackets, thermals, gloves, long Boots, warm caps, umbrellas, etc during their visit to see the snowfall and undertake other adventurous activities here. The best time to visit Kashmir to witness snowfall is from January to the first week of March. The snowfall in Kashmir is unpredictable and can occur at any time during the winter season.
Heaviest Snowfall in Kashmir :
Snowfall in Kashmir Valley dates back to 1877, when in the early month of October 1877, the first heavy snowfall started to fall in the entire Kashmir Valley and its mountains. There was almost incessant snowfall on the higher mountains and Valley. This Snowfall continued up to May 1878. As per the survey, Kashmir Valley also witnessed the heaviest snowfall in 1980.
Snowfall Benefits :
The people of Kashmir Valley are mostly associated and dependent on agriculture and farming and for that purpose, water is an essential and most important aspect that depends entirely on snowfall during the winter season. If there is heavy and good snowfall during the winter season in the upper mountain reaches of Kashmir Valley, there will be a better and satisfactory production of crops as during the summer season this snow of mountains starts melting and pouring down in the shape of water in channels and rivers for crops and other agricultural activities. The heavy snowfall during the winter season in J&K leads to better and satisfactory crop production by the people associated with the agriculture industry. In a nutshell snowfall not only here brings a good winter tourism season but also paves the way for a better future of high production of crops. Hence we can say Snowfall in J&K is a blessing in disguise for People.
Places to recieve Snowfall in Kashmir :
The areas that often receive maximum snowfall in Kashmir are Gulmarg, Sona Marg, and Zojilla Pass which receive more than 12 ft of snowfall and places situated at high altitudes from the sea level like Drass, Margan Valley, Chandanwari, Zero Point receive more than 15 ft of snowfall. Snowfall in Kashmir is also witnessed at world-famous tourist resorts like Gulmarg, SonaMarg, Srinagar, and Pahalgam which starts in late November and extends till early March. These tourist places experience heavy snowfall during this period which covers these entire destinations with a blanket of snow and turns them into winter wonderlands. Tourist destinations like Gulmarg and Sonamarg are also called snow lovers' paradises and make these destinations sought-after destinations for winter sports lovers.
Best things to do in snowfall :
Tourists can not only enjoy magical snowfall at these places but also experience and participate in winter sports like skiing, skating, snow sleds, ice skating, and snowballing. Tourists can also enjoy a Gondola ride at Gulmarg which is the world's highest cable car and offers amazing views of snow-capped peaks. The government of Jammu and Kashmir organizes winter festivals on December 25th every year during Christmas time during which lots of foreigners visit Gulmarg to experience snow and enjoy snow activities here.
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts the place is best known for its snowfall season Srinagar gets transformed into a fairyland, and tourists from all over India and other parts of the country visit here to witness snowfall and also indulge in snow sports and one can plan a full visit to this city in the winter season. The best time to visit Srinagar City in the winter season is October to February to enjoy Snowfall in Srinagar. The average temperature in the city during the winter season remains around -2 degree Celsius & 10 Degree Celsius. Tourists and visitors can have the opportunity to witness and experience snowfall in the region and can plan adventure activities like skiing, snow trekking, snowboarding, Shikhara rides, houseboat stays, nature, and heritage walks, etc.
The average temperature in Srinagar during October month remains around 14 to 5 Degrees Celcius. There is a huge rush of visitors here in the winter season especially families and couples who enjoy snowfall and taste lip-smacking cuisines. They also enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-covered mountains. Snowfall in Kashmir overall takes place during November, December, January, February, and even sometimes in the first week of March, and one can enjoy fully the snowfall of the valley and undertake adventurous activities at all such mentioned places. The government of Jammu & Kashmir makes special arrangements for the visitors during these months at these destinations for their convenience and comfort.
As far as Pahalgam is concerned, the best time to visit Pahalgam during the winter season is from January to February, and during these months the entire town of Pahalgam is covered with a thick sheet of snow giving it the shape of a winter wonderland. Mostly tourists and people from every nook and corner of the country and abroad plan and prefer their visit to the world-famous tourist destination Pahagal in these months because generally November and December are mostly dry months. Snowfall overall occurs here also between October to February and temperature ranges between 1 degree Celsius to 12 degrees Celsius.
There are adequate and proper Hotels, restaurants, huts, and guest houses which remain open almost round the clock for the visitors to facilitate them. Phalgam is an ideal honeymoon destination for newly wedded couples who like to preserve the momentous romantic moments of their life and prefer to visit here in winter. Sipping hot tea, enjoying the striking scenarios, and having loving conversations with your loved ones in Pahalgam during your visit will surely make your trip a meaningful one to remember for decades besides experiencing a magical snowfall at the place. Other top places one can visit near Pahalgam are Baisaran Hills, Mamleshwar Temple, Pahalgam Golf Course, Betab Valley, and Sheshnag Lake.
Pahalgam becomes a hub of winter sports and other adventure activities in the winter season like trekking, pony rides, rafting, sledding, skiing, fishing, etc. Adventure lovers enjoy all these. You can also read our detailed blog on Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and Sonamarg for more information whose links are given below at the end of this blog.
How To Reach :
A huge rush of domestic and global tourists is witnessed in Kashmir valley in the Winter season because of magical snowfall, adventurous activities, winter festivals, winter sports, etc. Visitors reach the valley by road, air, and train at their convenience and comfort. After reaching Srinagar, they plan their visit to different destinations as per their choice and will enjoy the snowfall and participate in adventurous activities to make their trip a memorable one. Cars, Buses, Taxis, etc are easily available for Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam from Srinagar at affordable rates during the winter season.
Hotels and Guest Houses in Kashmir :
Accommodations like guest houses, Hotels, restaurants, inns, and huts, homestays are very much available at all these winter tourist destinations in Kashmir at affordable rates with proper heating arrangements for the visitors. Tourists and travelers can book winter Tour packages and Hotels online mode well in advance before the onset of the winter season
Snow Fall adventurous activities in J&K :
Snowfall in the entire valley of Kashmir occurs at the onset of the winter season starting arts from October and ending in March every year. In the winter season, there is snowfall in Kashmir lakes freeze, and the roads of the valley are covered with snow. This is a good time for sledding, skiing winter activities, etc and the daytime temperatures are also not above fifteen degrees but they can drop considerably during the night. The world-famous tourist places like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam get covered with snow and make the entire surrounding look amazingly beautiful, soothing, and fascinating from the viewpoint of a tourist. The main reason why people visit Kashmir valley in the winter season is not only to experience its magical snowfall but also to enjoy and participate in other adventurous activities Skiing, Sleigh riding, snow trekking, ice hockey, ice skating, snow festival, Poney rides, etc.
The other major activities for visitors are the world-famous tourist destination Gulmarg which has one of the highest Gondola rides in the world and a gondola ride which will enable them to see the beauty of the Gulmarg from above the Gondola. They also can visit Drung waterfall during winter time as it freezes completely but can see the frozen water of this waterfall that gives it a unique and spectacular look. Tourists can go out for shopping Kashmiri Shawls, carpets, spices, Kashmiri tea, dry fruits, handicrafts, etc which are famous all over the world and they can visit Manasbal Lake, Pahalgam, Chandanwari, Aru Valley, and Gadsar Lake and experience the magical snowfall and winter beauty of Kashmir.
Tourists can also on treks such as the Chadar Trek and see the frozen Zanskar River and the Zanskar Valley during this trek. It is also important to mention here that visiting Pulwama in winter time the beauty of saffron fields, apple orchards, woodlands, waterfalls, etc can also be experienced closely.
Higher reaches of Kashmir with Gulmarg and other parts of the valley received the season's first snowfall yesterday. The higher reaches of Kashmir including Razdan Pass, Pir Ki Gali, zojila Pass, Sonamarg, Doodhpathri, Machil, kulgam, Sinthantop, Kishtwar-Anantnag Road, also witnessed the seasons first snowfall. The upper reaches of Rajouri, Poonch, Kishtwar, Doda, udhampur, Kathua, and Ramban experienced snowfall as well.
However, Bhaderwah town in District Doda got a big boost at the fag of the tourist season after high altitude meadows received snowfall on October 15th, 2023 and a large number of tourists started thronging here to enjoy the fresh snowfall on Friday. Tourists from different parts of the country were seen enjoying the white flakes on Bhaderwah Pathankot Highway as on the interstate road, heavy snowfall was reported on the 25-kilometer stretch from Thantera to Chattergalla pass. It has been observed that pilgrims especially visiting the Mata Vaisho Devi pilgrimage are rushing here to enjoy the snowfall.
Conclusion :
Tourists and visitors have started rushing to Kashmir Valley and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir from different parts of the country and abroad to enjoy the snowfall and participate in the winter sports and winter festivals being organized at all the above-mentioned tourist places very shortly. We hope this winter season proves to be very joyful and memorable for the coming visitors who visit here to have glimpses of snowfall and live some moments of their lives close to nature in the chilly winter season. In the end, I would say snowfall in Kashmir and other parts of the Jammu region during the winter season creates an atmosphere of wonderland where everyone wishes to visit and enjoy and experience nature very closely.
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