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Kashmir in August
August continues the yatra until Raksha Bandhan, after which Pahalgam and Sonamarg quieten. This is prime trekking time for the high lakes, and the herders' camps are full in the meadows. Afternoon showers and occasional landslides affect roads, especially on the Jammu highway, so leave a buffer day before your flight.
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Our picks for August
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Gurez Valley
Log villages on the Kishanganga below Habba Khatoon peak
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Aru Valley
Trailhead village for Lidderwat, Kolahoi and Tarsar
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Doodhpathri
The valley of milk, 42 km from Srinagar
Trips
Trips at their best in August
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Saver
Gurez Valley on a budget by shared Sumo
JKSRTC or private bus to Bandipora, shared Sumos, one shared car day
Elsewhere in August
Other hives this month
Questions
Kashmir in August, answered
Is August a good time to visit Kashmir?
August continues the yatra until Raksha Bandhan, after which Pahalgam and Sonamarg quieten. This is prime trekking time for the high lakes, and the herders' camps are full in the meadows. Afternoon showers and occasional landslides affect roads, especially on the Jammu highway, so leave a buffer day before your flight.
What is the weather like in Kashmir in August?
Srinagar 17 to 30 °C, some rain. 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 August?
We suggest Gurez Valley, Aru Valley, Doodhpathri. Carry a light rain shell for afternoon showers on the meadows.