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A boat moored at the frozen edge of Dal Lake with snowy banks and bare poplar trees in winter light

Srinagar

Houseboat Stay in Winter: Is It Warm Enough on Dal Lake?

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Srinagar

Houseboat Stay in Winter: Is It Warm Enough on Dal Lake?

A snowy night on a Srinagar houseboat is unforgettable if the boat is warm. How houseboats are heated, what to ask before booking and when to choose a hotel instead.

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Srinagar

Does Dal Lake Freeze? Ice, Cold Waves and Seeing It Safely

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Srinagar

Does Dal Lake Freeze? Ice, Cold Waves and Seeing It Safely

Dal Lake freezes partly in hard cold spells, and fully only in rare historic winters. When it happens, what it looks like and why you should never walk on the ice.

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Snow-covered Gulmarg at dusk with warm lights in the chalets and a rising moon

Kashmir Travel Guide

Kashmir Winter Photography: 10 Snow Spots and How to Shoot Them

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Kashmir Travel Guide

Kashmir Winter Photography: 10 Snow Spots and How to Shoot Them

Misty Dal Lake mornings, snow on old Srinagar's bridges, Gulmarg's church and moonlit meadows: where to photograph Kashmir in winter and how to protect your gear.

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Snow-covered houses lining the river and an old bridge in Srinagar during Chillai Kalan

Kashmir Travel Guide

Chillai Kalan: Kashmir's 40 Days of Harsh Winter, Explained

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Kashmir Travel Guide

Chillai Kalan: Kashmir's 40 Days of Harsh Winter, Explained

From 21 December to the end of January, Kashmir lives through Chillai Kalan, the coldest 40 days of the year. What it means for daily life and for travellers.

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

Kashmir Adventure

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

Kashmir Adventure

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

Kashmir Adventure

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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Flatbread frying in a pan at a food stall in Srinagar

Kashmiri Food

Kashmiri Street Food: Tujji, Nadru Monje, Masala Tschot and More

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Kashmiri Food

Kashmiri Street Food: Tujji, Nadru Monje, Masala Tschot and More

Barbecue lanes, lotus stem fritters, spicy chickpea snacks and warm bakery treats. A guide to Srinagar's street food, where to find it and how to eat safely.

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Snow-covered rooftops of old Srinagar along the Jhelum, where harissa shops open at dawn in winter

Kashmiri Food

Harissa: Srinagar's Winter Breakfast Worth Waking Up For

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Kashmiri Food

Harissa: Srinagar's Winter Breakfast Worth Waking Up For

Slow-cooked overnight and sold from dawn in old Srinagar's shops, harissa is Kashmir's most beloved winter dish. What it is, when to eat it and how to enjoy it.

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Srinagar's Wooden Architecture: Carved Balconies, Lattice and Quake-Proof Walls

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Srinagar

Srinagar's Wooden Architecture: Carved Balconies, Lattice and Quake-Proof Walls

Old Srinagar is a museum of wood: brick-and-timber houses, carved balconies, lattice windows and ceilings fitted without nails. What to look for on a walk.

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Srinagar

The History of Kashmir's Houseboats: Why Srinagar Lives on the Water

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Srinagar

The History of Kashmir's Houseboats: Why Srinagar Lives on the Water

Kashmir's carved cedar houseboats began as a workaround to a land rule and became an icon. How they started, how they are built and how to choose one today.

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The carved wooden facade of Khanqah-e-Moula shrine in Srinagar at dusk

Kashmiri Culture & Traditions

Sufi Shrines of Srinagar: Khanqah-e-Moula, Makhdoom Sahib and Beyond

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Kashmiri Culture & Traditions

Sufi Shrines of Srinagar: Khanqah-e-Moula, Makhdoom Sahib and Beyond

Kashmir's Sufi heritage lives in its shrines: carved wooden halls, hilltop sanctuaries and centuries of devotion. Where to go and how to visit respectfully.

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