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Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam Receive Fresh Snowfall, Delight Tourists

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Editor

Tourist Destinations in Kashmir Receive Fresh Snowfall, Bringing Joy to Visitors Srinagar 28 Feb 2025: Kashmir, often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” is a mesmerizing land of breathtaking landscapes, picturesque valleys, and majestic snow-covered mountains. This winter, the region’s beauty has been further enhanced by fresh snowfall in its higher reaches, transforming it into a winter wonderland and attracting visitors from around the globe. A Blanket of Snow Transforms Kashmir On Thursday, Kashmir’s higher altitudes received moderate to heavy snowfall, draping the valleys in pristine white and amplifying the…

Snowfall and Rain Forecast for Kashmir: Travel and Agricultural Advisory Issued

February 27, 2025 Editor

Fresh Snow in Higher Reaches of Valley, Gondola Services Suspended in Gulmarg Srinagar, February 26, 2025 – The weather in Kashmir continues to remain wet, with moderate snowfall recorded in the higher reaches and rainfall across most of the plains. Authorities have suspended gondola services at the famous tourist resort of Gulmarg for the day due to the inclement weather. Snowfall and Weather Forecast Director of Met Srinagar, Mukhtar Ahmed, reported that the upper reaches of the Valley experienced fresh snowfall on Wednesday, with “moderate to heavy” snowfall in some…

Khelo India Winter Games Postponed in Kashmir Due to Insufficient Snowfall

February 17, 2025 Editor

Khelo India Winter Games Postponed in Kashmir Due to Insufficient Snowfall Srinagar, February 17, 2025 – The second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to be held in Gulmarg from February 22 to 25, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall in the region. The event, which was set to feature snow sports such as alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, ski mountaineering, and snowboarding, will be rescheduled once the snow conditions improve and a fresh assessment is completed. Rauf Tramboo, president of the Winter Games Association of Jammu…

Snowfall in Kashmir: From Gulmarg to Srinagar, the Valley is Covered

January 6, 2025 Editor

Fresh snowfall blankets Kashmir Srinagar, Jan 5: Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on Sunday while the dense fog earlier in the day hit air traffic, leaving all flights at the Srinagar International Airport cancelled. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department (MeT) predicted scattered snowfall until Monday afternoon.Jammu and Kashmir tourism In addition to the higher reaches of Kashmir, snowfall was experienced in Gulmarg, Kokernag, Pahalgam, Srinagar, Kupwara, Baramulla, Sonamarg, and some other areas. The MeT officials here said that Gulmarg ski resort received 21 cm of snow, Kokernag 0.3 cm, Pahalgam 1.4 cm, Kupwara…

Freezing in Gulmarg and Pahalgam: Kashmir Valley Experiences Mixed Weather

December 31, 2024 Editor

Gulmarg, Pahalgam reel under cold wave; relief from harsh weather in rest of Valley Even as heavy snowfall has brought a relief to the harsh weather in Kashmir Valley, the night temperatures recorded a steep fall in three major tourists destinations—Gulmarg in north Kashmir, Pahalgam in South Kashmir and Sonmarg in Central Kashmir. According to the MeT department, the night temperatures in Gulmarg on Sunday night was recorded at minus 10° Celsius; Sonamarg registered minus 9.9°C and Pahalgam settled at minus 9.2°C. The summer capital Srinagar saw a night temperature…

Picturesque Scenes as Srinagar Sees Second Snowfall of the Season

February 21, 2024 Editor

A Winter Wonderland Awakens: Exploring Kashmir’s Snowy Embrace Srinagar: The crisp aroma of pine needles hangs heavy in the air, swirling snowflakes paint a scene straight out of a fairytale, and a hushed silence blankets the landscape – except for the occasional crunch of boots on fresh powder. This is not a dreamy winter escape from a novel, but the magical reality of Srinagar, Kashmir, after its second snowfall this winter. For the past 48 hours, a wintry enchantment has swept across the valley, with higher reaches experiencing a bountiful…

Rain Gauge Running Dry: Kashmir Watches in Worry as Winter Turns Arid

January 8, 2024 Editor

Kashmir is experiencing a prolonged dry spell with no snowfall, causing concern for ecologists and tourism stakeholders who depend on snow for visitors. The lack of snow may impact skiing trips and winter sports, with the fear of cancellations and a decline in tourists. The dry spell is attributed to El Nino, which is expected to persist until next month. Other tourist resorts in the region, such as Pahalgam and Sonamarg, are also without winter allure. Although Kashmir is almost halfway through its harshest 40-day winter period, “Chilla-i-Kalan”, no snow…

Srinagar Shivers at -5.6°C as Cold Wave Grips Kashmir, Marking Season’s Lowest Temperature

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 Editor

Srinagar city records coldest night of season thus far. A thin layer of ice formed on the surface of the Dal Lake here and other water bodies in Kashmir due to the intense cold wave that is gripping the region, the officials said. Kashmir is currently under the grip of “Chilla-i-Kalan”, a 40-day harsh winter period, when a cold wave sweeps the region and temperatures drop considerably, leading to the freezing of water bodies as well as water in pipes. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period…

Biting Cold Continues in Kashmir: Dal Lake Skims with Ice, Residents Bundle Up

January 6, 2024 Editor

The southern Konibal and Pahalgam tourist resort were the coldest at minus 5 degrees Celsius and minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, respectively Cold condition continued in Valley as all the weather stations in Kashmir recorded sub-zero temperatures on Friday night. Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 3 degrees Celsius, some 0.9 notches below normal. The southern Konibal and Pahalgam tourist resort were the coldest at minus 5 degrees Celsius and minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. The ski resort of Gulmarg saw a low of minus 3 degrees Celsius, the only with temperature…

Visibility Zero: Blind Fog Engulfs Kashmir Amidst Bone-Chilling Cold Snap

December 30, 2023 Editor

Dense fog shrouded many parts of Kashmir where the minimum temperature dropped several degrees below the freezing point, officials said on Friday. Kashmir is currently in the grip of “Chilla-i-Kalan”, a 40-day harsh winter period, when temperatures drop considerably leading to the freezing of water bodies, including the Dal Lake, as well as water in supply lines. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period and most areas, especially the higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall. “Chilla-i-Kalan” will end on January 31 and will be followed by the 20-day…