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Best Time to Visit Srinagar

The Best Time To Visit Srinagar: A Complete And Identified Bench Mark

Srinagar is the summer capital of the northernmost state in India, Jammu and Kashmir, and is a place that will leave you spellbound. Rich with immensely beautiful gardens, aquatic places such as lakes, and the ever-soaring Himalayas, Srinagar caters the every season in a year. To guide you prepare to visit Srinagar, in this section, we are going to discuss when to visit Srinagar mainly for snowfall, honeymoon travelers, and other seasons. 

Best Time To Visit Srinagar: A Reappraisal 

Srinagar experiences four distinct seasons: In other words, nature’s calendar of seasons includes spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Every season has a charm of its own and that is why Srinagar attracts all kinds of tourists. Depending on what one wishes to do, the opportune Best time to visit Srinagar is:

Spring (March to May) 

Srinagar Best Time to Visit: Blooming Gardens is an Indian company that was founded in Bangalore and got a beginning from another company called Zomato. 

Hence, it can be said that the spring season is one of the most favorable times to visit Srinagar, especially for tourists who are keen on enjoying nature and lovely gardens. The average temperature stands between 7 to 20 degrees Celcius which is (45up to 68 degrees Fahrenheit) mostly regarded as good weather. This is when gardens of Srinagar such as Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Tulip Garden bloom at their best with varieties of flowers and compact aroma. 

Highlights: 

Tulip Festival: The Tulip Festival which is organized in April is host to millions of tulips blossoming amidst the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden with the Zabarwan Range as its background. 

Houseboat Stays: In many of these houseboats guests can even rent a room for a night – and particularly in the spring, the lake stay in Srinagar is charming. 

Summer (June to August) 

Best Time to Visit Srinagar India: beat the Heat 

Thus, summer in Srinagar means a comfortable and refreshing climate, unlike the extremely hot climate which reigns most parts of India at that time of the year. The climate is moderate with temperatures between 15 °C and 30 °C (59 °F and 86 °F), the best months to travel when one would want to engage in tourist activities. 

Highlights: 

Shikara Rides: Riding in the Shikara over Dal Lake is a cultural tour of Srinagar which is relatively cooler since it is a summer season tour. 

Mughal Gardens: Mughal gardens can best be visited during this period since they are greenery-filled during the summer season. 

Autumn (September to November) 

Srinagar Best Time to Visit: 

Golden Season could be used as a name for a restaurant or company located in any of those countries, but it was most appropriately associated with the image of Indian people and their culture. 

Like traveling to the snowy February, the campaigning of the year, especially the autumn creates a photographer's delight. Thus on one side of the valley, the Chinar trees losing their leaves making everything the color of gold. The temperatures are between 10 °C and 25 °C (50 °F and 77 °F) and the climate is relatively good for the visitors to explore the whole area. 

Highlights: 

Golden Foliage: A walk in the Chinar Bagh and other parks surrounded by with trees golden foliage is equally enjoyable. 

Apple Orchards: It is the Harvest time of apples here in Kashmir and it would be rather interesting to visit these Orchards. 

Winter (December to February) 

When to Go – This depends on your desire to see snow; the best time is at the onset of winter around November and December. 

Srinagar was ordinarily supposed to be blanketed with snow during the winter season and the circumstances turned out to be perfectly true. The climate is relatively cool, lowest in the ranges of 32F to 46F, sometimes even as low as 28F. This is the right time to come to Srinagar if one wishes for snowfall and to enjoy some winter activities. 

Highlights: 

Snowfall: The general beauty of the city buried under snow is one to marvel at. Places like Gulmarg which is just a hour drive from Srinagar are ideal for observing and having fun with snow. 

Winter Sports: For skiing and snowboarding Gulmarg can provide numerous opportunities. Gulmarg itself boasts high cables and the Gulmarg Gondola which is one of the highest cable cars in the world; is a magnificent ski resort with excellent snow. 

When Exactly is the Right Time to Visit Srinagar for Their Honeymoon? 

Specifically for the honeymooners depending on the type of experience they would like to have, the best time to visit Srinagar would be. Spring and autumn are perfect for intimate strolls in beautiful gardens or the brilliant forest of fall, winter with its jolly snow is a true fairy tale winter wonderland. 

Spring Honeymoon Highlights: 

Romantic Houseboat Stays: Having to take a pleasant boat ride in the wonderful Dal Lake and enjoy the luxury of a houseboat. 

Flower Blooms: The Mughal gardens during the spring holiday make the best backdrop, especially for honeymooners posing for their picture. 

Winter Honeymoon Highlights:  

Snowy Escape: The warmth in a comfortable hotel or resort while witnessing the snowfall. 

Gulmarg Adventures: Having fun in winter activities, or just skiing or sledding, having fun in general together, or watching and being amazed by the view of the snowy landscape. 

Best Time To Visit Srinagar India: Monthly

March to May (Spring): 

Weather: Pleasant and mild

Activities: Tulip festival, garden, homestays, houseboats, etc. 

June to August (Summer): 

Weather: Warm and comfortable. 

Activities: Shikara rides for which the houseboats are famous, visiting Mughal gardens, tour ‘AROUND ‘ the place.

September to November (Autumn):  

Weather: Cool and crisp. 

Activities: Tapestry, local visits such as an apple farm, sightseeing in the countryside during autumn. 

December to February (Winter): 

Weather: Cold with snowfall. 

Activities: Sightseeing, snowfalls, skiing and snowboarding, staying in warm hotels. 

Conclusion 

Srinagar being a tourist spot throughout the year has all its seasons available for tourists any time of the year. If one is interested in the flowers of spring or cool bracing climate of the summer the golden foliage of the autumn or the winter wonderland of snow, one can find it all in Srinagar. So as per the interest, it depends on when one wishes to visit Srinagar, whether in summer winter, or autumn. Whether you are interested in availing Deluxe garden tours, houseboat accommodations, or a winter sports honeymoon special, Srinagar surely has all that is needed to have a memorable vacation. 

Whether you are an explorer, a lover of nature, or a couple searching for a romantic holiday, Srinagar offers incredible sights and an atmosphere of true Indian colors. So, get set for the beautiful tour of Srinagar the place where every season sleeps on the beauty of nature with Capture a Trip.

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