There is a special feeling in Kashmir when October arrives. The green landscape of summer slowly gives way to shades of gold, amber and red, and the Chinar trees begin telling the story of Harud, the traditional Kashmiri autumn season. This is Kashmir in October—a time when the valley feels quieter, cooler and dramatically different from the summer months. The Mughal gardens of Srinagar glow with autumn colours, roads become lined with fallen Chinar leaves, and destinations such as Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Sonamarg take on a distinctly autumn character. For travellers, October is one of the best months to experience […]
