Planning Trip to Kashmir in Last of July 2012

Hi,

I am planning a trip to Kashmir around 24th July 2012. I want to know the temprature as well as the best time to visit Kashmir. I am planning 6 Nths/7 Days trip to Kashmir. In case the season is better I can shift my trip upto mid of August as well. WIll there be Snow in Sonmarg at that time????

Awaiting your help before booking my flight tickets....

Warm Regards,

Abhinav

many........actually depends on one's requirement

tell us, what you want snow? apple? flowers? clear mountain view? ........ all cant be get in on season

July was not so bad time to be there...........but dont expect snow

Thanks Kanti. The travel agents are telling that due to Amarnath Pilgrimage there will be a lot of crowd and the place will be swarming with people. The price for everything will increase. Is it true ???? I saw an article yesterday that even for visiting gardens there is a waiting time of upto 3 Hours ????

@Vabsayshi - Unfortunately this is true. In July the valley will be crowded, hotels will be bit costlier as well. It's up to you, if you are looking for a peaceful summer gateway then the month of July may not be the perfect, but I feel you should go for it, the beauty of this great valley is such that it will overwhelm everything!

Whenever I go to Amarnathjee yatra, I make it a point to stay at least for two to three days at Srinagar. I usually travel without reservations, even though I get accommodation at reasonable rates.

The supplies are in abundance, so all the tourists are accommodated in Srinagar, I believe!

i personally feel that most of the Amarnath Pilgrimage will come back in last week of july.. because 2 august is last date of Amarnath yatra people love to see as early as they can....
Even i am going to srinagar withiout reservation arriving there on 28 august for 7 days, my only worries would be rain... lets hope rain don't spoil the party

28* july i mean

Ending of august till mid of Sep is best time to visit kashmir valley

Hi, I just returned from a 5 day trip and I have to say it was the most amazing trip I had.
I got snow in sonamarg, fulmars, did sledging, got to see n feel icy cold water springs in yusmarg,
And much more. All during peak Yatra time. Locals n ppl will scare you saying everything's expensive and populated due to Yatra but it's not so. Kashmir is expensive whenever you go. You have to get a good deal. Try houseboats on nageen lake, taxi charge will be 2500 wherever you go. Try to get a MAP rate(dinner inclusive). But July is not a bad time. Infact no month is bad for Kashmir ;-)

How Much Did You Gave For Cab from
Srinagar 2 Sonmarg
How much you give extra as we heard from other members that we need other cab for 4kms ? How much you paid
Do you required Pony Then How much we have to travel we are youngster couple can we do trekking at end of July

do post in your travelogue as it will be of great help for us as we are travelling to Kashmir on 10th November. Do include the hotels and there tariff too