Kashmir & Ladakh Travel Guides

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Straightforward advice for your next Kashmir or Ladakh trip.

Chinar trees in orange autumn leaf reflected in the canal at Chinar Bagh, Srinagar
Seasonal guidesKashmir
Detox HospitalityNov 5, 20267 min read

Best time to visit Kashmir: what each season is really like

The best time to visit Kashmir, season by season: spring tulips, green summers, autumn chinars and winter snow, with real temperatures and each season's catch.

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St Mary's Church in Gulmarg with snow banked around it under a blue sky
Seasonal guidesKashmir
Detox HospitalityOct 29, 20269 min read

Kashmir in winter, month by month: November to March

Kashmir in winter, November to March: real snow odds, how cold it gets, Chillai Kalan, what's open or closed, and when Gulmarg's ski season really works.

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Betaab Valley near Pahalgam in winter, with snow on the ground and on the forested mountains
ItinerariesKashmir
Detox HospitalitySep 15, 20264 min read

Kashmir itinerary for 6 days: a trip with room to breathe

Plan six days in Kashmir with Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg, sensible overnight stops, optional Sonamarg time and a clear booking checklist.

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Blue water and mountains at Pangong Lake in Ladakh
Planning adviceLadakh
Detox HospitalitySep 15, 20263 min read

Your first Ladakh trip: leave time for Leh before the road

Plan a first Ladakh trip with time in Leh, realistic choices about Nubra and Pangong, and the official acclimatisation advisory before higher-altitude travel.

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Carved houseboat roof on Dal Lake with snow-covered mountains behind in January
Where to staySrinagar
Detox HospitalitySep 15, 20263 min read

Srinagar houseboat or hotel: what to check before booking

Compare a Srinagar houseboat stay with a hotel, including lake transfers, heating, privacy, meal plans and the practical details behind the room photos.

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Gondola cabin above snowy pine forest on the way down to Gulmarg
Booking guidesGulmarg
Detox HospitalitySep 15, 20263 min read

Gulmarg Gondola booking: tickets, timing and a backup plan

Find the official Gulmarg Gondola booking route, understand what to check on your ticket and plan a Gulmarg day without relying on unconfirmed promises.

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