Kashmir in September?

kriti · May 14th, 2007, 17:08

Hello
Inspite of all the scary things I've been hearing/reading about travelling to Kashmir, I have decided to take a chance ,visit
and see for myself 'Paradise on Earth'!!

It would be extremely helpful if I could get any helpful tips/travel advice regarding travelling to Kashmir in September.

Would this be a good time...??
More than the snow, I'm keen to experience autumn in Kashmir...
besides , I would probably lucky enough to escape the tourist rush
that starts in October...what say you guys?

somnath · May 14th, 2007, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by kriti

Hello
Would this be a good time...??
More than the snow, I'm keen to experience autumn in Kashmir...
besides , I would probably lucky enough to escape the tourist rush
that starts in October...what say you guys?

Great !!!! Kashmir is Kashmir. I am not sure about the weather in Sept. But October is definitely a good time but yes….. touristy. Well, I believe a clear blue sky is always better.

http://www.ringo.com/photos/photo.html?photoId=37218506 - October

- Somnath

Yogesh Sarkar · May 15th, 2007, 15:26

In September the autumn isn’t there in full force, I was in Kashmir late September last year and year before that. Like Somnath said, you might want to go there in October if you are interested in seeing Kashmir in autumn.

jyotirmoy · May 15th, 2007, 15:31

End September is the best.... glourious apples, colourd leaves

capt_mahajan · May 15th, 2007, 15:32

Yep, agree, late September/October.

October is not terribly rushed, btw.

Bhaswaran · May 15th, 2007, 15:49

i went there in mid-october 2004, red chinar leaves and some early snowfall in sonmarg, with clear blue sky. it was beautiful

no idea about september

kriti · May 15th, 2007, 16:12

Thanks for all your inputs guys!

The only reason we thought September was a better idea was to avoid the tourist rush.
I am told that since the kids are on vacation during that time
and the weather is lovely in Kashmir, its peak season in Kasmir.

However, coming from all ur views...I might re-consider my plans...
looks like i'll have to research a bit more.

Also, since all of you have been there recently, any tips
on places to stay/sites to visit etc are more than welcome.

P.S planning a week's trip..any suggestions?

shashank.aggarwal · May 15th, 2007, 16:25

wow...going to Kashmir..I envy you ma'm..

not sure when god will allow me to enter his Paradise..:-(

somnath · May 17th, 2007, 12:46

Hi,
The main reason behind the rush during October is ‘we’ - Bengali tourists. But since last year Bengali tourists are in confusion once again and that’s the reason the growth rate of tourism during the period October 2006 – May 2007 was not very healthy as it was expected (compared to 2005). Now, if it is the no. of tourist is the decisive factor for you, I believe, you can safely plan for October (or late September).

It is not a recent visit for me, but allow me to share the thread:

A trip to Heaven on Earth.

Cheers,
Somnath

manreet_16 · Jul 5th, 2007, 00:44

Best time to visit u can enjoy nature aswell as natural fruits and dryfruits and Floewers tooo

sam_thind · Jul 5th, 2007, 03:12

i was there 5 yrs back in aug, its lush green every where n blue sky...one can not forget... i think aug end or sep doesnt make much diff. Njoy ur trip. all the best

May 14th, 2007, 17:08	#1
kriti Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: India Posts: 12	Kashmir in September? Hello Inspite of all the scary things I've been hearing/reading about travelling to Kashmir, I have decided to take a chance ,visit and see for myself 'Paradise on Earth'!! It would be extremely helpful if I could get any helpful tips/travel advice regarding travelling to Kashmir in September. Would this be a good time...?? More than the snow, I'm keen to experience autumn in Kashmir... besides , I would probably lucky enough to escape the tourist rush that starts in October...what say you guys?

May 15th, 2007, 15:26	#3
Yogesh Sarkar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi (India) Posts: 1,045	In September the autumn isn’t there in full force, I was in Kashmir late September last year and year before that. Like Somnath said, you might want to go there in October if you are interested in seeing Kashmir in autumn. __________________ My Travelogues \| My Blog \| Ladakh Travel Guide

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,175	wow...going to Kashmir..I envy you ma'm.. not sure when god will allow me to enter his Paradise..:-( __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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somnath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,358	Hi, Hi, The main reason behind the rush during October is ‘we’ - Bengali tourists. But since last year Bengali tourists are in confusion once again and that’s the reason the growth rate of tourism during the period October 2006 – May 2007 was not very healthy as it was expected (compared to 2005). Now, if it is the no. of tourist is the decisive factor for you, I believe, you can safely plan for October (or late September). It is not a recent visit for me, but allow me to share the thread: A trip to Heaven on Earth. Cheers, Somnath

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May 15th, 2007, 15:31	#4
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,387	End September is the best.... glourious apples, colourd leaves

May 15th, 2007, 15:32	#5
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,758	Yep, agree, late September/October. October is not terribly rushed, btw.

May 15th, 2007, 15:49	#6
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 957	i went there in mid-october 2004, red chinar leaves and some early snowfall in sonmarg, with clear blue sky. it was beautiful no idea about september

May 15th, 2007, 16:12	#7
kriti Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: India Posts: 12	Thanks for all your inputs guys! The only reason we thought September was a better idea was to avoid the tourist rush. I am told that since the kids are on vacation during that time and the weather is lovely in Kashmir, its peak season in Kasmir. However, coming from all ur views...I might re-consider my plans... looks like i'll have to research a bit more. Also, since all of you have been there recently, any tips on places to stay/sites to visit etc are more than welcome. P.S planning a week's trip..any suggestions?

Jul 5th, 2007, 00:44	#10
manreet_16 On the Move Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada\India Posts: 358	Best time to visit u can enjoy nature aswell as natural fruits and dryfruits and Floewers tooo

Jul 5th, 2007, 03:12	#11
sam_thind Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh, Punjab Posts: 53	i was there 5 yrs back in aug, its lush green every where n blue sky...one can not forget... i think aug end or sep doesnt make much diff. Njoy ur trip. all the best

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