Most beautiful photos from a winter in Kashmir that you’d have seen!

Nothing looks more dreamier than a winter in Kashmir. Winters starts from October here, and goes on till early March, and this is when you get the very best of white Kashmir. With the entire valley covered in snow, it’s hard to imagine that before all that snow, it was once a green valley. Kashmir in summer and winter are two different worlds that you must experience.

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From skiing to just taking in the views of snow covered pine forests, winter experiences in Kashmir can range from high adrenaline rush to tranquil vacation. Winter can be challenging, but blissful in Kashmir. Here are some glorious pictures of Kashmir in winter to inspire your winter travel.

Something’s so magical about the winter scenery of Betaab Valley. The banks of Lidder River look so pretty covered in snow.

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Now that’s going to be one train ride with a view!

If Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden looks stunning in summer when it has the best of blooms and greenery, wait till you see it in winter. Snow makes it look dreamy. Keep your cameras ready!

Deep in the winter season, Sonmarg is usually inaccessible due to heavy snowfall that affects the roads. But nothing should stop you from exploring Sonmarg in the early part of winter. The place is simply gorgeous.

Remember those green and endless meadows of Gulmarg? In winters, they get all covered in soft snow, perfect for a day out in the white. With huts dotting the landscape, Gulmarg can give a stiff competition to some of the best winter spots in Europe.

And, speaking of stiff competition, Gulmarg is already giving one when it comes to skiing. With some of the best ski slopes in the world, Gulmarg has made a place for itself in the list of best ski destinations in the world!

Beware of icicles. This is the time when everything is cold and frozen, so are the icicles overhead. Watch out as you step outside.

Have you tried them yet? These are the traditional sleds that the locals use to sled around in the snow. Looks like a lot of fun, don’t you think?

You might as well click some pictures of Jhelum in winter, and send them out as postcards. The scene gets THAT pretty!

Here’s our favourite Dal Lake looking all pretty with white all around. The snow covered mountains surrounding the lake look utterly dramatic.

If you make it to Pahalgam, make sure to spend some time outdoors. Experience the laidback bucolic charm of the valley. They say the sheeps here cause mini traffic jams. How adorable!

One of the most popular touristy things to do when in Aru Valley – take a mule ride around the valley and enjoy the valley’s unmatched beauty.

Lidder Valley looks stunning in winter snow. As the mountains and the forest that surround the valley get fresh snow, it adds beauty and charm to the villages down below.

If skiing is not your cup of tea, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the winter version of Gulmarg. Take a cable car ride and see Gulmarg from above. The scenery down below is simply breathtaking.