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Kashmir in February
February is the best month for snow sports in Gulmarg, with a deep base and clearer days than January. Skiers come from across India and abroad, and the gondola's upper phase opens to the Apharwat bowls when avalanche conditions allow. Srinagar stays cold and quiet, and houseboat owners offer winter discounts. Pahalgam is under snow and good for a sledge-and-snow day trip from the city.
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Our picks for February
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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 February
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Kashmir in winter: Gulmarg snow and Srinagar
Private 4x4 with driver and snow chains
Elsewhere in February
Other hives this month
Questions
Kashmir in February, answered
Is February a good time to visit Kashmir?
February is the best month for snow sports in Gulmarg, with a deep base and clearer days than January. Skiers come from across India and abroad, and the gondola's upper phase opens to the Apharwat bowls when avalanche conditions allow. Srinagar stays cold and quiet, and houseboat owners offer winter discounts. Pahalgam is under snow and good for a sledge-and-snow day trip from the city.
What is the weather like in Kashmir in February?
Srinagar −1 to 9 °C, Gulmarg −8 to 2 °C, 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 February?
We suggest Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam. Hire ski gear in Gulmarg rather than carrying it; rental shops near the gondola base cover most sizes.