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Kashmir in December
December begins grey and cold, and Chillai Kalan starts on 21 December. Gulmarg usually has skiable snow by Christmas, when it fills with New Year visitors. Harissa, a slow-cooked mutton and rice dish, appears in Srinagar's old city shops on winter mornings. Flights can be delayed by fog, so keep a day spare.
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Our picks for December
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Gulmarg
A ski meadow at 2,650 m with a gondola to Apharwat
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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
Trips
Trips at their best in December
No published trip peaks in December
We still plan Kashmir in December where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Kashmir in December, answered
Is December a good time to visit Kashmir?
December begins grey and cold, and Chillai Kalan starts on 21 December. Gulmarg usually has skiable snow by Christmas, when it fills with New Year visitors. Harissa, a slow-cooked mutton and rice dish, appears in Srinagar's old city shops on winter mornings. Flights can be delayed by fog, so keep a day spare.
What is the weather like in Kashmir in December?
Srinagar −3 to 8 °C, Gulmarg snow. 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 December?
We suggest Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam. Try harissa at dawn in Srinagar's old city; shops sell out by mid-morning.