Kashmir in January

▲ Kashmir Tour Packages Taxi Winter guide The coldest month, and the best one for deep snow and skiing. By Ahmad Suhail

January weather

Srinagar About 3–8°C by day, −5 to −1°C at night Gulmarg About −2 to 3°C by day, −12 to −6°C at night Pahalgam About 1–6°C by day, −8 to −3°C at night

Inside Chillai Kalan

All of January falls in Chillai Kalan, the 40 coldest days (21 December to 31 January). Locals wear the pheran, keep warm with a kangri and eat harissa for breakfast.

Snow in January

Gulmarg Almost always white, often deep Srinagar Often at least one good snowfall Dal Lake Edges can freeze; shikaras usually run

Open and closed

Open: Gulmarg ski slopes and Gondola (Phase 2 weather permitting) Open: Pahalgam, Srinagar sightseeing, shikaras and houseboats Can close after heavy snow: the Jammu–Srinagar highway Closed: Mughal Road, Zojila Pass and the Gurez road Closed: summer treks and the Tulip Garden

When in January?

1–5 January Still busy from New Year After that Quieter, with lower hotel rates Skiing January and February are the main ski months

Staying warm

Ask your hotel how rooms are heated Thermals, a down jacket, cap and gloves Waterproof boots with a good grip Sunglasses and sunscreen for the snow

Local tips

Start early: the sun sets around 5:30 pm Spend at least two nights in Gulmarg Cars need snow chains beyond Tangmarg after snow Keep a spare day for snow delays Buy Gondola tickets online in advance

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