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Notes Before You Go

Practical guides on timing, packing and choosing between routes. Four articles to start with. More follow as we write them.

Kashmir Travel Guides Offbeat Kashmir Skiing and Snowboarding Packing and Preparation
A gentle beginner slope in Gulmarg after fresh snow
Skiing and Snowboarding 7 min read

Skiing or Snowboarding in Gulmarg: Which Should a Beginner Choose?

The first two days feel very different, and it changes how many days you should book.

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A snow-covered forest track in Gulmarg
Packing and Preparation 7 min

What to Pack for Kashmir in Winter: A Practical Guide

Most people pack for cold and not for wet. That is the whole problem.

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Lupins in bloom across a Gulmarg meadow
Kashmir Travel Guides 9 min

Best Time to Visit Kashmir: A Season-by-Season Guide

What each season actually offers, and what is closed when.

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Gurez Valley from above, with the village and the Kishanganga below
Offbeat Kashmir 8 min read

Gurez Valley: What to Know Before You Go

Open only part of the year, simple to stay in, and not the right trip for everyone.

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