January sits in Chillai Kalan, the 40 coldest days from 21 December, and is the surest month for deep snow.
Gulmarg has the deepest snow and the ski slopes, so most January trips give it one or two nights.
Ask for central heating, a bukhari or heaters that run all night. We tell you what each named hotel has.
Dal Lake houseboats stay open through winter, with a bukhari heater warming the living room on the coldest evenings.
Srinagar is cold and calm in January, with snow on the Zabarwan hills above Dal Lake and quiet Mughal gardens.
Heavy snow can close a road for a day, so we plan a spare day. Compare January packages with live prices.
Verified stays, fixed cab fares and day-by-day plans from Srinagar.
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