Kashmir Valley welcomed 2026 with massive tourist footfall as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Srinagar buzzed with celebrations. Dal Lake shikaras, cultural events and warm hospitality marked a strong tourism revival after months, raising hopes of record arrivals this year.

Kashmir valley welcomes 2026 with surge in tourists, renewed optimism

Kashmir Valley is also passing through the harshest and coldest phase of winter known as 'Chillai Kalan'. It began on December 21 and lasts for 40 days.

Kashmir reels under intense cold wave, Dras freezes at -18.1 C; Met Predicts snow on New Year’s

India News Trending: According to experts, the dip in precipitation will have a direct impact on agriculture, horticulture, and the tourism industry. It will also have short-term consequences as water levels have declined in water bodies.

Kashmir records 75% snow deficit in Jan, day temperatures 6 degrees above normal

Social media is a wonderful place, where every day the cutest content reaches our eyes. The latest in this is a video of two adorable girls reporting on the snowfall in India's Kashmir.

Kashmir’s snowfall through the eyes of adorable twin sisters. Watch viral heartwarming video

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been witnessing freezing weather conditions since the past few days. The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, recorded the coldest night of the season today at minus 2.

Amid freezing conditions, Srinagar records coldest night of the season

It's a bit of a dream come true for everyone in the Kashmir valley. With fresh snowfall, tourist destinations such as Gulmarg and Pahalgam look pretty spectacular in their avatar as winter wonderlands.

Kashmir's white Christmas: Valley receives most tourists in 10 years along with fresh snowfall

Kashmir's white Christmas: Valley witnesses dream-like Christmas celebrations with snowfall

Kashmir's white Christmas: Valley receives the most tourists in 10 years along with fresh snowfall

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