Fresh snowfall turns Sonamarg and Kaghan Valley into winter wonderlands

Snow has covered Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir and Kaghan Valley, drawing visitors despite cold temperatures.

Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Approved by Sandeep Gupta13 Nov 2026, 3:34 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Snowfall has also been reported in Peer Ki Gali in Shopian
2Kaghan Valley has been transformed by intermittent snowfall
3Tourists are visiting both regions to enjoy the snow-covered scenery

Fresh snowfall has turned Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir into a winter wonderland, with snow covering mountain peaks, trees, rooftops, roads and pathways.

In Kupwara district, the Machil Valley is now blanketed in snow.

Meanwhile, intermittent snowfall has transformed Kaghan Valley into a winter wonderland. Snow has been reported in Naran Bazaar, Batakundi, Besal, Lake Lulusar and Lake Saif-ul-Malook. Tourists are visiting both regions to enjoy the snow-covered scenery.

The Kaghan Development Authority has deployed personnel to assist tourists in the area.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you're planning a winter trip to Jammu and Kashmir or Kaghan Valley, check road conditions and weather updates before heading to Sonamarg or Kaghan Valley. Snowfall can affect travel plans, but both regions are currently open for visitors.

Sources

This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and read and approved for publication by Sandeep Gupta on 13 Nov 2026; the figures come from the reports listed above. Read our editorial policy.Rules and schedules change - confirm with the airline or embassy before you travel. Spotted an error? Tell us.