Quick Answer
December is when Kashmir turns to winter: snow builds through the month, Gulmarg's ski season opens, and Chillai Kalan, the coldest 40 days, begins around 21 December. Christmas to New Year is a popular snow-honeymoon week. Srinagar averages 9.9°C by day and -1.6°C at night in December (IMD 1991-2020 normals). Snow in Gulmarg for the Gondola, sledging and a white-landscape honeymoon. Honeymoon packages start at ₹34,798 for two.
Honeymoon packages for December: live prices
| Package | Duration | Route | Per person | For two |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Special Kashmir Package - 4N5D | 4N/5D | 1N Srinagar, 1N Gulmarg, 1N Srinagar, 1N Pahalgam | ₹17,399 | ₹34,798 |
| Winter Special Kashmir Package - 5N6D | 5N/6D | 1N Srinagar, 1N Gulmarg, 1N Srinagar, 2N Pahalgam | ₹20,599 | ₹41,198 |
| Winter Special Kashmir Package - 6N7D | 6N/7D | 1N Srinagar, 1N Gulmarg, 1N Srinagar, 2N Pahalgam, 1N Sonamarg | ₹23,599 | ₹47,198 |
| Winter Wonderland Kashmir - Snow & Serenity | 4N/5D | 1N Srinagar, 1N Gulmarg, 2N Srinagar | ₹24,999 | ₹49,998 |
| Kashmir Honeymoon Special - Romance in the Valley | 4N/5D | 1N Srinagar Houseboat, 2N Srinagar, 1N Pahalgam | ₹22,599 | ₹45,198 |
Live prices from Srinagar with hotels or a houseboat, a private cab and sightseeing included; flights extra. See all 18 Kashmir honeymoon packages with prices
Thinking of a honeymoon in Kashmir in December? Here is what the month is really like, where couples should go, what to pack and how much a December honeymoon costs, from our team in Srinagar.
Kashmir weather in December
| Srinagar in December | Average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 9.9°C |
| Night-time low | -1.6°C |
| Rainy days in the month | 2.6 |
India Meteorological Department climate normals for Srinagar, 1991-2020. Gulmarg and Pahalgam are colder.
Why couples choose Kashmir in December
- checkSnow in Gulmarg for the Gondola, sledging and a white-landscape honeymoon.
- checkA cosy houseboat night on Dal Lake in the winter quiet.
- checkPahalgam often under snow, with far fewer visitors than in summer, and Sonamarg as a snow day trip through the Z-Morh tunnel, weather permitting.
What to keep in mind in December
- checkCold: Srinagar averages about 10°C by day and below freezing at night.
- checkChristmas to New Year is busy and dearer; book hotels and Gondola tickets well ahead.
- checkDoodhpathri and Yusmarg are best left for May to October.
Planning a Kashmir honeymoon trip in December
- 12 nights in Srinagar (one on a houseboat; ask for room heating).
- 22 nights in Gulmarg for snow and the Gondola.
- 31 or 2 nights in Pahalgam if the road and snow allow; otherwise extra time in Gulmarg.
Where to stay: Heating is essential: choose rooms with heating in Gulmarg and Pahalgam, and ask for a houseboat with room heating. See romantic hotels in Kashmir for live prices. The places themselves: top 10 honeymoon places in Kashmir.
December honeymoon cost
Honeymoon and couple packages start at ₹34,798 for two (₹17,399 per person, Kashmir Serene Escape - 4N5D, 4N/5D); a 6-day honeymoon starts at ₹38,798. Packages include hotels or a houseboat, a private cab and sightseeing; flights are extra, and we can add them for your dates. See all honeymoon packages with prices or honeymoon packages with flight.
What to pack for a Kashmir honeymoon in December
Full winter wear: thermals, heavy jacket, waterproof snow boots, gloves and a cap. Snow boots and long coats can be hired in Gulmarg.
Plan your December honeymoon in Kashmir
Send your dates and city. Our Srinagar team replies with an itemised honeymoon quote and the hotels available for your dates. Trips from ₹34,798/couple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
help_outlineIs December good for a honeymoon in Kashmir?expand_more
Yes, if you want snow. Gulmarg is reliably snowy by the end of the month and the ski season opens. It is cold, and the Christmas to New Year week is the busiest of the winter, so book early.
help_outlineWhen does Chillai Kalan start?expand_more
Around 21 December. It is the coldest 40-day stretch of the Kashmir winter, lasting to about the end of January.
help_outlineWhat is the weather in Kashmir in December?expand_more
Srinagar averages 9.9°C by day and -1.6°C at night in December, with about 2.6 rainy days in the month (IMD 1991-2020). Gulmarg and Pahalgam are colder.
help_outlineHow much does a Kashmir honeymoon in December cost?expand_more
From ₹34,798 for two on Kashmir Serene Escape - 4N5D (4N/5D), with hotels, a private cab and sightseeing included. Flights are extra.
help_outlineWhere should we go for a honeymoon in Kashmir in December?expand_more
2 nights in Srinagar (one on a houseboat; ask for room heating). 2 nights in Gulmarg for snow and the Gondola. 1 or 2 nights in Pahalgam if the road and snow allow; otherwise extra time in Gulmarg.
Written by Via Kashmir Editorial Team
Last checked October 2026
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