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Kashmir in April
April is tulip month. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden at the foot of the Zabarwan range is in bloom for three to four weeks, and the Mughal gardens fill with spring flowers. Snow is retreating from Pahalgam and Gulmarg, the meadows are turning green, and the Lidder runs high and clear. This is peak domestic season, so book houseboats and flights early.
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Our picks for April
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Srinagar
Houseboats, Mughal gardens and an old city of craftsmen
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Pahalgam
The shepherds' village where the two Lidder rivers meet
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Gulmarg
A ski meadow at 2,650 m with a gondola to Apharwat
Trips
Trips at their best in April
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Comfort
Classic Kashmir: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Private car with driver
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Saver
Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam on a budget
Shared Sumos, the valley train and a shared union taxi in Pahalgam
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Signature
Signature Kashmir: palace, meadow and river
Private car with driver and a private guide
Elsewhere in April
Other hives this month
Questions
Kashmir in April, answered
Is April a good time to visit Kashmir?
April is tulip month. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden at the foot of the Zabarwan range is in bloom for three to four weeks, and the Mughal gardens fill with spring flowers. Snow is retreating from Pahalgam and Gulmarg, the meadows are turning green, and the Lidder runs high and clear. This is peak domestic season, so book houseboats and flights early.
What is the weather like in Kashmir in April?
Srinagar 7 to 20 °C, showers. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kashmir in April?
We suggest Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg. Visit the tulip garden at opening time on a weekday to avoid the 11 am to 3 pm crowd.