Best month · Kashmir
Kashmir in September
September is one of our favourite months. Skies clear, crowds drop after the yatra, hotel rates soften, and apple orchards around Sopore and Shopian are being harvested. Gurez is golden and the Razdan Pass is still open. Treks remain open until about mid-month in the high lakes. Nights start to bite above 2,500 m.
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Our picks for September
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Gurez Valley
Log villages on the Kishanganga below Habba Khatoon peak
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Yusmarg
Pine meadows on the Doodh Ganga, a walk from Nilnag lake
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Sonamarg
The meadow of gold on the old road to Ladakh
Trips
Trips at their best in September
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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 September
Other hives this month
Questions
Kashmir in September, answered
Is September a good time to visit Kashmir?
September is one of our favourite months. Skies clear, crowds drop after the yatra, hotel rates soften, and apple orchards around Sopore and Shopian are being harvested. Gurez is golden and the Razdan Pass is still open. Treks remain open until about mid-month in the high lakes. Nights start to bite above 2,500 m.
What is the weather like in Kashmir in September?
Srinagar 12 to 28 °C, clear. 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 September?
We suggest Gurez Valley, Yusmarg, Sonamarg. Combine Gurez with Sonamarg this month; both are at their clearest.