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Kashmir in June
June is the busiest month. Every hotel in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg is in demand, and Srinagar can feel hot by afternoon. It is also when the high country opens: the Razdan Pass road to Gurez is usually clear, Aru's trails lead to Lidderwat and beyond, and wildflowers fill the margs. The Kheer Bhawani mela usually falls this month.
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Our picks for June
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Sonamarg
The meadow of gold on the old road to Ladakh
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Aru Valley
Trailhead village for Lidderwat, Kolahoi and Tarsar
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Gurez Valley
Log villages on the Kishanganga below Habba Khatoon peak
Trips
Trips at their best in June
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Comfort
Classic Kashmir: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Private car with driver
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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
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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 June
Other hives this month
Questions
Kashmir in June, answered
Is June a good time to visit Kashmir?
June is the busiest month. Every hotel in Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg is in demand, and Srinagar can feel hot by afternoon. It is also when the high country opens: the Razdan Pass road to Gurez is usually clear, Aru's trails lead to Lidderwat and beyond, and wildflowers fill the margs. The Kheer Bhawani mela usually falls this month.
What is the weather like in Kashmir in June?
Srinagar 15 to 30 °C, Gurez 10 to 25 °C. 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 June?
We suggest Sonamarg, Aru Valley, Gurez Valley. Pre-book everything in June, including the gondola, because walk-in rates and availability are poor.