#WinterWonderland Archives

Reviving Hope: The Impact of Snowfall on Kashmir’s Tourism Industry

March 3, 2025 Editor

A Renewed Hope for Kashmir’s Tourism Industry Srinagar 03 March 2025 :In the past few weeks, Kashmir has experienced a much-anticipated snowfall, bringing a new wave of optimism to the region’s tourism industry. This snowfall has arrived after a prolonged dry spell that resulted in the cancellation of numerous bookings at popular winter tourist destinations. The fresh snow has reignited the enthusiasm of both tourists and local business owners who depend on tourism for their livelihood. The Impact of a Dry Winter on Kashmir’s Tourism An Unusually Dry Winter For…

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…

Tourists Flock to Dal Lake for Shikara Rides and Houseboat Stays

February 23, 2025 Editor

Surge in Tourist Influx at Dal Lake Srinagar, February 22, 2025 – The iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar is witnessing a significant surge in tourist footfall. Travellers from across the country and beyond are flocking to experience its enchanting charm. Tourists are enjoying shikara rides to explore the inner parts of Dal Lake. The rise in tourism is boosting local businesses, benefiting houseboat owners, shikara operators, and handicraft sellers. Cozy houseboats, with their intricate woodwork and charming interiors, provide visitors with a memorable stay, while shikara operators guide them through the lake’s…

Kashmir Transformed by Season’s First Snowfall; Flight Operations Affected

December 28, 2024 Editor

Srinagar Experiences First Snowfall of the Season: Winter Arrives in Kashmir Srinagar, December 27, 2024 – Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has experienced its first snowfall of the season, marking the beginning of winter. Images of snowfall in Pulwama, Anantnag, and Srinagar have quickly spread across social media, bringing joy and excitement to residents and tourists alike. Snowfall and Weather Conditions Recent snowfall in various parts of Kashmir has brought a slight increase in minimum temperatures, according to officials cited by PTI. A western disturbance hit Jammu…

Winter Resumes: Snow Predicted to Blanket Kashmir Again

November 30, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir will experience light rains and snowfall due to three Western Disturbances over the next 10 days, starting Saturday. After a largely dry week, Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be hit by three back-to-back Western Disturbances within the next 10 days, bringing light rains and snowfall over the higher reaches. The meteorological centre (MeT) in Srinagar said the three weather systems will be mostly weak, with meteorologist M Hussain Mir adding, “We expect some light precipitation over the mountains in the next week or so.” The centre…

Embrace the Magic of Kashmir: The Valley Welcomes Winter with Its First Snowfall!

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 Editor

Discover the Beauty of Snow-Capped Kashmir with JKL Travels By: Javid Amin Srinagar, 12 Nov: As the much-awaited winter season unfolds, Kashmir has finally received its season’s first snowfall, bringing an end to a month-long dry spell. With breathtaking landscapes now draped in snow, the Valley beckons travelers to experience its ethereal beauty firsthand. This is the perfect time to visit Kashmir, where the snowfall not only cools the earth but also warms the hearts of all who come to witness its splendor. Planning a trip to Kashmir? JKL Travels…

Kashmir Shivers Under Record-Breaking Cold: Qazigund Freezes in 16-Year Low

February 3, 2024 Editor

Kashmir experienced bone-chilling temperatures on Thursday night, as several areas recorded the coldest night in the past 16 years while the Meteorological Department (MeT) officials predicted more precipitation during the next two days. The plummeting temperatures have been attributed to an ongoing cold wave, persisting even after the conclusion of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harshest winter period earlier this week. Gulmarg ski resort in Baramulla district recorded a staggering drop in temperatures, reaching a low of minus 12 degrees Celsius. This marked a significant decrease of more than four degrees…

Possibility of Light Snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir Due to Western Disturbances

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 Editor

As prolonged dry spell in Kashmir continues, the Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid on Friday organised a prayer for its end. A large number of people across the Kashmir valley participated in the prayers The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, overseeing the grand mosque of Kashmir in Srinagar, said the prayers were conducted in various mosques, dargahs and shrines as dry weather has impacted lives of people. A feeble western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir with a possibility of light snowfall over isolated places in the higher reaches, according to…

No Respite From Winter’s Grip: Temperatures Dip, Valley Braces for More Cold Days

January 2, 2024 Editor

The summer capital Srinagar witnessed a freezing temperature of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, some 3.1 notches below normal on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday The surface of Dal Lake froze at various places in the interiors on Monday as the night temperatures continued to plunge below zero across the Valley. The summer capital Srinagar witnessed a freezing temperature of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius, some 3.1 notches below normal on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday. Though there was improvement in foggy conditions, the residents said that the…

Biting Cold Grips Kashmir Valley: Pahalgam Records -3.9°C, Srinagar Chills Below Zero

December 25, 2023 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir experienced a drop in night temperatures, plunging below freezing point on Sunday. The frigid temperatures have taken their toll on Kashmir’s lakes, with icy formations partially freezing parts of the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar. As the mercury plummeted, the struggle for access to essential resources became apparent, prompting residents to resort to lighting small fires around drinking water pipes to thaw them. The harsh conditions have presented significant challenges, necessitating creative solutions for coping with the freezing environment. According to Meteorological Department officials, Srinagar recorded a low…