Best Time To Visit Srinagar

What is the best time to visit Srinagar?

There is no such thing as the ‘best time to visit Srinagar’. You can visit Srinagar in the summer, monsoon, autumn, or winter seasons.

Srinagar looks just as beautiful in summer as in winter. But we can certainly say that you must visit Srinagar in the summer season.

March to June is the peak tourist season in Srinagar. The temperatures remain between 15 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius. Though you may feel the hot sun, you will enjoy sightseeing in Srinagar. The gardens are in full bloom and days are bright and sunny. You can comfortably do trekking, sightseeing, and shopping from March to June.

Srinagar – the Paradise on Earth

“If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here” - Mughal Emperor Jehangir described Srinagar in these words. Srinagar is blessed with incredible natural beauty.

You will find Mughal gardens in Srinagar. The Mughal emperors built these gardens with incredible architecture. You can enjoy houseboat stays in Dal Lake. Shikara rides are available in Dal Lake, Nigeen Lake, and Wular Lake.

The Tulip Garden in Srinagar is open in summer. Kashmir is the best place to shop for Pashmina shawls and dried fruits.

You will also find Hindu temples and Muslim mosques in Srinagar. Shankaracharya Temple and Hazratbal shrine are the major ones.

Why should you visit Srinagar during the monsoon and winter seasons?

Monsoon, autumn, and winter is also the best time to visit Srinagar. Monsoon and autumn is from July to September. You can see the crimson orange hues of chinar trees and walnut orchards during this time. It is colder in Srinagar, but perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Nights can be chilly so take woollens with you.

But winter is also one of the best seasons to visit Kashmir.

October to February is the time when there is fresh snowfall in Srinagar. The lakes freeze into a sheet of ice and the mountains are covered in white snow. Prices of hotels can be high during this time.

Local authorities may block certain roads and treks due to heavy snow, so check the weather forecast before going on treks. We will advise you to carry heavy woolens if you are planning to visit Srinagar during winter.