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Kashmir in October
October is chinar and saffron month. The plane trees in Naseem Bagh, Nishat and along the Boulevard turn yellow, then red, and from the last week the Pampore karewas bloom purple with crocus. Herders bring their flocks down, and hangul stags call in Dachigam during the rut. Days are sunny, nights near freezing, and prices fall after the Durga Puja and Diwali rush.
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Our picks for October
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Pampore
Saffron town on the karewas, 15 km from Srinagar
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Srinagar
Houseboats, Mughal gardens and an old city of craftsmen
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Dachigam National Park
Home of the hangul, 22 km from Srinagar
Trips
Trips at their best in October
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Comfort
Kashmir in autumn: saffron, chinars and Aru
Private car with driver
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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 October
Other hives this month
Questions
Kashmir in October, answered
Is October a good time to visit Kashmir?
October is chinar and saffron month. The plane trees in Naseem Bagh, Nishat and along the Boulevard turn yellow, then red, and from the last week the Pampore karewas bloom purple with crocus. Herders bring their flocks down, and hangul stags call in Dachigam during the rut. Days are sunny, nights near freezing, and prices fall after the Durga Puja and Diwali rush.
What is the weather like in Kashmir in October?
Srinagar 5 to 22 °C, crisp and dry. 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 October?
We suggest Pampore, Srinagar, Dachigam National Park. Plan Pampore for the final week of October or first week of November and go at dawn.