Kashmir is, without a doubt, India’s crown jewel. The state is traversed by the breathtaking Himalayan mountains. During the summertime, the mountains are lush green, with all the trees densely covered in leaves. The mountains are totally blanketed in snow throughout the winter. Winters in Kashmir are beautiful and although most tourists prefer to spend their summers in Kashmir, Kashmir has a lot to offer during the winters as well. The snowcapped mountains look to be a part of the vast heavens from afar. Jammu and Kashmir is a large state, at least in terms of area and there is plenty to explore in the winters. Make sure you experience the winters in Kashmir in your Kashmir tour package. In this blog we will talk about Kashmir’s Winters are a Treat to the Eyes for The Nature Lovers.
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Here is the list of all the amazing things you can try during the winters in Kashmir.
1) Try Harissa – The special winter dish made in Kashmir
When you want to spend a few days in Kashmir during the winter, there are many things to do. Trying Kashmiri cuisine is an activity worth mentioning. Some of the most popular and mouthwatering foods to taste include Kashmiri Pulav, Kehwa, Dum aloo, Yakini, and Kebabs, but it’s the Harissa that steals the show. Everyone should eat Harissa at least once. It is a local Kashmiri dish. In the winter, Kashmiris eat this non-vegetarian dish that takes approximately 12 hours to cook. The main ingredients in Harissa are lamb and rice.
2) Skiing and Other Winter Sports in Gulmarg
Skiing is by far the most renowned of all the adventure sports available during the winters in Kashmir. Gulmarg and Sona Marg are the most popular winter destinations in Kashmir for adventure seekers willing to suffer the sub-zero temperatures in order to make the season unforgettable. In Gulmarg, there are a number of local providers who can offer adventure sports.
Riding a cable car in Gulmarg is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You can see the beautiful snow-covered topography from the comfort of your cable car. Other popular activities to partake in while planning a trip to Kashmir in the winter include hot air ballooning, skating, and heli-skiing.
3) Walking On the Zanskar River
We cannot walk on water but we can surely try walking on water that has been turned into ice by the brutal Himalayan winters. There really are occasions where you don’t seek adventure, but it seeks you out. As you enter a landscape that resembles the ice age, you will encounter challenging pathways that will lead you into the embrace of nature. The Zanskar River, which flows south of Leh through the Hemi’s National Park, is a great area to visit in the winter. In the winter, the river freezes into a solid layer of ice, providing the ideal backdrop for the Chadar Trek, one of the most exhilarating hikes in the world. In the winter, the Chadar Trek is a major tourist attraction in Kashmir.
4) Visiting Sona Marg
Sona Marg is an hour’s drive from Srinagar (80 km from Srinagar). Sona Marg is often said to be inaccessible in the winter due to severe snowfall and avalanche, however with the support of locals, the difficult trail may be successfully navigated. Sona Marg is one of the most breath-taking places in Kashmir. Sona Marg’s splendors is unrivalled, with golden splendor giving way to a sea of white.
The most stunning of these are Thajiwas Glacier and Zero Point, making them major tourist attractions in Sona Marg. Embrace the splendor of the country of golden meadows, which has its own allure amid the bleak winter.
5) Pahal gam
Without ponies, winter in Kashmir would be unbearable. When the uncharted trails become too tough to walk, the ponies carry you through the valley on their backs. Because winter in Kashmir is considered an offseason for tourism, travelers are more willing to pay a greater price. The term is “negotiate.” A horse/pony ride is required to fully appreciate Kashmir’s glaciers. Always be cautious; even animals make mistakes.
6) Snow Camping and Trekking
Kashmir is the ideal location for a winter camping trip. Camping is usually a tranquil refuge amidst nature provided there aren’t too many people around. There’s nothing like this particular wonderful experience when it comes to camping in Kashmir. The most popular are Mount Nun Kun Camping, Mount Harmukh Camping, and the Trek to Shankaracharya.
Camping in Kashmir is a one-of-a-kind experience, with dark grey and dreary circumstances all around and weather that is bone-chilling. Living in a tent on a bed of snow would rekindle your sense of adventure.
7) Dal Lake
Last but not the least is visiting the Dal Lake in Srinagar during the winters. The whole character of the lake has changed during the winters; however, its beauty still remains intact if not enhanced. Some parts of the lake have turned completely into ice while in the central parts of the lake there is only a thin layer of ice. Shikaras pierce through this thin sheet of ice with reasonable ease.
The pleasure of enjoying a romantic boat trip around Kashmir’s magnificent lakes or staying in one of the nicest houseboats in Kashmir is unrivalled. When you’re on a Kashmir vacation, a boat ride is the most premium of all romantic experiences.
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