Kashmir in January sits deep in winter, locally called Chillai Kalan, with cold days, freezing nights and the year’s highest chance of snowfall. Gulmarg is the most reliable place to see and experience snow, often holding a thick base through the month. Srinagar sees occasional snow along with cold, sometimes foggy, sometimes clear days. Sonamarg and higher stretches beyond Pahalgam become the most weather-dependent, with access varying week to week. Daytime temperatures in Srinagar typically hover a few degrees above freezing, while nights drop below zero across most of the valley; Gulmarg is colder still. Heavy snowfall can delay flights, […]
