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Skiing, rafting, trout fishing, snowmobiles, horse riding, golf and more: adventure activities in Kashmir and what is open in 2026.

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A ski lift climbing a snowy slope through pine forest in Gulmarg

Kashmir Adventure

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg: Snow Sports on India's Biggest Stage

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Kashmir Adventure

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg: Snow Sports on India's Biggest Stage

Gulmarg hosts the snow events of the Khelo India Winter Games: alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, ski mountaineering and snowboarding. What happens, when and how to watch.

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A kingfisher perched on a bare branch against a pale sky in Srinagar

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Bird Watching in Kashmir: Hokersar, Wular and the Lakes of Srinagar

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Kashmir Adventure

Bird Watching in Kashmir: Hokersar, Wular and the Lakes of Srinagar

Migratory ducks and geese in winter, kingfishers on the Dal and Himalayan birds in the forests. Where and when to watch birds in Kashmir, and what to bring.

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A hiker walking along a forest path among tall pine trees in Pahalgam

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Trekking in Kashmir in 2026: What Is Closed and What You Can Do Instead

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Kashmir Adventure

Trekking in Kashmir in 2026: What Is Closed and What You Can Do Instead

Kashmir's famous treks are on the closure list this year. An honest update on the trekking ban, how to check for changes and the walks and activities you can still enjoy.

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Two canoes on the dark water of a lake in Srinagar, seen from above

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Water Sports on Dal Lake: Kayaking, Canoeing and Lake Activities

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Kashmir Adventure

Water Sports on Dal Lake: Kayaking, Canoeing and Lake Activities

Beyond the shikara: kayaking, canoeing and other activities on Srinagar's lakes, the water sports festival that put Dal on the map and what visitors can realistically book.

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A person pulling a wooden sledge through deep fresh snow in Gulmarg

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Sledging and Snow Play in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam

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Kashmir Adventure

Sledging and Snow Play in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam

Wooden sledges, snowball fights and your first snowman. Where to play in the snow, how sledge pullers work, what to wear and how to keep children warm and safe.

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A group riding horses across a snow-covered meadow below a pine forest in Gulmarg

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Horse Riding and Pony Rides in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam

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Kashmir Adventure

Horse Riding and Pony Rides in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam

Pony rides are a Kashmir classic, from Gulmarg's meadows to Sonamarg's glacier trail. Where to ride in 2026, how rates work and how to choose a well-cared-for pony.

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The rolling green meadow of Gulmarg with forests and hills behind, home to its golf course

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Golf in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Royal Springs Srinagar and Pahalgam

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Kashmir Adventure

Golf in Kashmir: Gulmarg, Royal Springs Srinagar and Pahalgam

Tee off at one of the highest green golf courses in the world, or play beside the Zabarwan hills above Dal Lake. Kashmir's golf courses, seasons and how to book.

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A rider on a snowmobile crossing a snowy slope below pine trees in Gulmarg

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Snowmobile and ATV Rides in Gulmarg: Routes, Rates and Tips

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Kashmir Adventure

Snowmobile and ATV Rides in Gulmarg: Routes, Rates and Tips

Zip across the snow in winter or bump over the meadows in summer. How snowmobile and ATV rides in Gulmarg work, how to agree a fair rate and how to stay safe.

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A clear mountain river flowing past pine forest in Kashmir

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Trout Fishing in Kashmir: Licences, Seasons and the Best Streams

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Kashmir Adventure

Trout Fishing in Kashmir: Licences, Seasons and the Best Streams

Brown and rainbow trout in cold mountain streams, a licence system dating back over a century and trout farms you can visit. How anglers and curious beginners can join in.

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The fast-flowing Lidder river rushing past green meadows and pine forest in Pahalgam

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River Rafting in Kashmir: Lidder in Pahalgam and Sindh in Sonamarg

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Kashmir Adventure

River Rafting in Kashmir: Lidder in Pahalgam and Sindh in Sonamarg

White water on the Lidder and Sindh rivers, the best months, what a run is like and the safety checks to make. Plus why you should confirm before you go this year.

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Visitors skiing and playing on the snowy slopes of Gulmarg below white mountains

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Adventure Activities in Kashmir: What You Can Actually Do in 2026

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Kashmir Adventure

Adventure Activities in Kashmir: What You Can Actually Do in 2026

Skiing, snowmobiles, sledging, trout fishing, golf, pony rides, kayaking and bird watching, plus an honest note on rafting and trekking this year. Season by season.

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