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Kashmir in February

Deep snow in Gulmarg, longer days and far fewer crowds.

February weather

Srinagar
About 5–10°C by day, around freezing at night
Gulmarg
About 0–5°C by day, −10 to −5°C at night
Pahalgam
About 3–8°C by day, below zero at night

After Chillai Kalan

Chillai Khurd
The “small cold”, about 20 days
Chillai Bachha
The “baby cold”, about 10 days
Late February
First signs of spring in Srinagar

Skiing in February

Snow base
Usually the deepest of the season
Weather
More sunny days than January
Gondola
Runs; Phase 2 opens when weather allows

Where to go

Gulmarg: skiing, Gondola and deep snow
Pahalgam: snowy and almost empty
Srinagar: quiet shikaras and houseboats
Sonamarg: check the road after snowfall

Open and closed

Open: ski slopes, Gondola, Pahalgam and Srinagar
Can close after heavy snow or rain: the Jammu–Srinagar highway
Closed: Mughal Road and Zojila Pass
Closed: the Gurez road and summer treks
Tulip Garden: opens in spring

Is February for you?

Great for
Skiers, snow lovers and winter honeymoons
Crowds
Far fewer than Christmas and New Year
Skip it if
You want flowers: come from late March

Local tips

Pack a rain jacket for Srinagar
Sunglasses and sunscreen for the snow glare
Cars need snow chains beyond Tangmarg after snow
Keep a spare day for weather delays

Read the full February guide

Weather, skiing, roads and how to plan

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