The Kashmir Travel Blog

Keran Valley: One River, Two Sides (Permit, Road and Where to Stay)

Our Keran reels showed India on one bank of the Kishanganga and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on the other. Here's how to get the permit, what the road from Srinagar is like, where to stay and how to behave near the LoC.

How Many Days Are Enough for Kashmir? Our Honest Answer from Srinagar

Five to six days is enough for most first trips to Kashmir: it covers Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg without rushing. Four days suits a Srinagar-based trip with one or two day trips. Seven days lets you slow down, add an extra Pahalgam night or a place like Gurez. Add about two days each way if you come by train.

Does My SIM Work in Kashmir? Only Postpaid Does

No: prepaid SIMs from outside J&K don't work in Kashmir. Postpaid Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL do. Switch to postpaid before you fly or buy a local SIM with KYC.

Kashmir vs Switzerland: The Question From Our Reel, Answered Honestly

Our September reel asked "Switzerland kyun jab Kashmir hai?" Here's the honest answer: the Schengen visa fee and wait, Gulmarg against Jungfraujoch, where Switzerland really wins, what Kashmir costs with us, and who should pick which.

Dal Lake in Winter: Frozen Edges and Warm Houseboats

Kashmir vs Manali in Winter: Why Our January Snow Reel Says Kashmir

Our January snow reel says "book Kashmir, not Manali", but it isn't right for everyone. A fair winter comparison: snow and height, flights vs the Delhi road, what happened in both places in January 2026, and our verdict by type of traveller.