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Kashmir travel guide

Srinagar · 1h 20m from Delhi — when to actually go, how long the visa really takes, what you will spend per day on top of the package, and who this trip is genuinely wrong for.

Best time to visit Kashmir

Apr – May for tulips and blossom, Jun – Aug for the meadows, Dec – Feb for snow.

Visa, money and practicalities

  • Visa: Domestic — none needed — Carry photo ID for hotel check-in
  • Currency: INR — No forex, no cards needed for locals
  • SIM: Postpaid only — Prepaid SIMs from other states do NOT work in J&K
  • Power plug: Type C / D / M — Standard Indian sockets

What nobody tells you about Kashmir

Two things nobody warns you about. First: prepaid SIMs issued outside Jammu & Kashmir do not work there — carry a postpaid number or you will be offline. Second: local taxi unions run Pahalgam, Sonmarg and Gulmarg. Your package cab stops at the entry point and you pay a separate union vehicle inside, typically ₹1,500–3,000 per sightseeing point.

Who should skip Kashmir

Skip Kashmir if you need guaranteed connectivity for work. Data is throttled or patchy more often than the brochures admit.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kashmir?

Apr – May for tulips and blossom, Jun – Aug for the meadows, Dec – Feb for snow.

What will I spend per day in Kashmir beyond the package?

On top of what your package covers, budget roughly simple ₹700, comfortable ₹1,600, houseboat luxe ₹4,000 per person per day.

What should I know before booking Kashmir?

Two things nobody warns you about. First: prepaid SIMs issued outside Jammu & Kashmir do not work there — carry a postpaid number or you will be offline. Second: local taxi unions run Pahalgam, Sonmarg and Gulmarg. Your package cab stops at the entry point and you pay a separate union vehicle inside, typically ₹1,500–3,000 per sightseeing point.

Who should not go to Kashmir?

Skip Kashmir if you need guaranteed connectivity for work. Data is throttled or patchy more often than the brochures admit.

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