Betaab Valley, Aru, the Lidder river and what is open in 2026: a complete Pahalgam guide.
Pahalgam
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Snow-heavy pines, a half-frozen river and very few crowds. What Pahalgam is like from December to February, what is open, road access and where to stay warm.
With Chandanwari and Baisaran on the closure list, Aru and Betaab are Pahalgam's star day out. Distances, union taxis, what to do in each valley and the best time to go.
Visiting Pahalgam this year? A clear, sourced summary of which places are open, which are on the district closure list, and how to plan a great two days anyway.
Pine forests, a roaring river and valleys you reach by union taxi. How to get to Pahalgam, what is open in 2026, where to stay and how many nights to spend.
