Questions we answer every day

It depends entirely on what you want. Late March to early May gives you almond blossom, the tulip garden and mild weather. June to August is the classic summer season with open passes and full trekking access. September to November brings autumn chinars, the saffron harvest and the clearest mountain views. December to February is snow season, cheapest of all, and spectacular if you are prepared for the cold.

Six days is the comfortable minimum for Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. Five works if you are willing to move quickly. Eight to ten lets you add Sonmarg, Doodhpathri or Yusmarg without rushing. If you want Ladakh as well, add at least five more days including acclimatisation.

No, and deliberately so. Hotel rates in Kashmir swing enormously between seasons, group sizes change everything, and a fixed price list would mean either overcharging you or quietly cutting corners. Tell us your dates, group size and rough budget and we will send a specific itinerary with a specific price.

Two to three months for peak summer (June–August) and snow season (January–February). Four to six weeks is usually fine for shoulder season. Large groups and the tulip or Amarnath windows need longer.

Tourist areas are well frequented and local hospitality towards visitors is exceptional. We are based in Srinagar, we track conditions daily, and we will tell you plainly if any part of an itinerary needs changing — including advising you to postpone if that is the right call.

Yes, and it has a strong reputation for this. We still recommend vetted accommodation, a known driver and a local contact available at any hour, all of which we provide as standard.

In Kashmir, most networks work normally. In Ladakh, only Indian postpaid connections work — prepaid SIMs from outside the region do not. Coverage in Gurez, Bangus, Zanskar and parts of Nubra is limited or absent.

In Srinagar, Jammu and Leh, yes. Outside those, carry cash. Shikara operators, pony handlers, homestays and most village businesses are cash-only.

One of our planners reads it, and you hear back within a few working hours with questions or a first draft itinerary. We do not send automated brochures or pass your number to third parties.

Within reason, yes. Nothing is a fixed departure — these are private trips, so adding a day, swapping a destination or changing a hotel is usually straightforward subject to availability.

Yes. Inner Line Permits for Ladakh, Vaishno Devi Yatra Parchi, Amarnath Shrine Board registration, Dachigam wildlife permits and Gulmarg gondola tickets are all handled before you travel.

We advise on timing and routing but generally suggest you book flights directly — it is cheaper and gives you control over changes. Everything from the airport onwards is ours.

Local regulations reserve the routes to Aru, Betaab, Chandanwari and parts of Gulmarg for registered union taxis and ponies. Rates are fixed and posted. We pre-arrange these so there is no negotiation on the day.

Layers, always. Even in June, evenings at 2,600 m are cold. For winter: thermals, a proper down jacket, waterproof boots and gloves. For trekking: broken-in boots and a rain shell. We send a detailed kit list with every confirmed itinerary.

Not in the Kashmir valley, which sits at 1,585 m. It is a genuine risk in Ladakh and at Gulmarg's second gondola phase (nearly 4,000 m). Every Ladakh itinerary we build includes at least two acclimatisation nights in Leh.

Yes — vegetarian, Jain, halal and allergy requirements are briefed to every hotel and driver in advance rather than being raised at the table.