Before embarking on your holidays in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh it’s important to plan, know some facts about your destination and also know the climate and seasonality factors. Here are certain things you should watch and plan.
Best time to visit Jammu
September to April – Its ideal time as the weather is pleasant and its ajoy to be outdoor.
Best time to visit Kashmir
March to October – The weather is pleasant, scenic beauty is the best during this time.
November – January – Best for witnessing snowfall and winter sports.
Best time to visit Ladakh
June to mid October – Best time to visit and enjoy scenic beauty, the high motorable mountain passes are open and access to various areas is easy and safe.
May–Jun & early Sep–Oct is perfect for trekking, mountaineering expedition and other activities. Only monsoons are to be avoided for outdoor activities.
Mid-Jul–early Sep The monsoon: Visit Lahaul and Spiti, which stays dry.
Nov–Apr Good for snow-lovers, but the high passes to Lahaul and Spiti are blocked.
Take permissions in advance
Some areas, buildings and monument may require special permissions for visiting, photography or filming. Seek help from district administration & Tourism office to visit such places.
Best way to enjoy adventure sports and activities is with experts and adventure activity companies but if you intend to take adventure activities on your own then you are advised to inform local authorities such as SDM, Police, & Tourist office; and seek necessary permissions. You may need to present your id proofs to seek permissions. Call your travel agent in case you need any help related to getting permissions or choose an agent that provides all proactively.
Check the following before leaving home
Comprehensive travel insurance to cover theft, loss and medical problems is highly recommended.
Some policies specifically exclude dangerous activities such as diving, motorcycling, skiing and even trekking: read the fine print.
Check that the policy covers ambulances or an emergency flight home.
Find out in advance if your insurance policy/plan will make payments directly to providers or reimburse you later for domestic or overseas health expenditures.
Carry your important personal numbers in a diary and also have the list of important numbers in case you need them under any circumstances.
List of important phone numbers in Jammu & Kashmir
Tourist Reception Centers Srinagar – +91-194- 2452691
Tourist Reception Centers Jammu – +91-191- 2548172 /2520432
Divisional Commissioner’s Office Kashmir – +91-194- 2472580
Divisional Commissioner’s Office Jammu +91-194- 2472580
If you are a resident of any other country than India, here are few important numbers that you should dial in Foreigners Registration Offices:
Srinagar +91-194-2483588
Jammu +91-191-2542676
Leh (Ladakh) +91-1982-252200
Kargil (Ladakh) +91-1985-232545
Srinagar
Director Tourism (Kashmir)
Tourist Reception Centre
Srinagar Tel. 0194-2452690-91,
Tel/Fax: 0194-2479548
Email: dtk@jktourism.org
Jammu
Director Tourism (Jammu)
Tourist Reception Centre, Vir Marg, Jammu.
Tel. 0191-2548172
Tel/Fax: 0191-2548358, 2520409
Srinagar Airport +91-194- 2303635
Jammu Airport – +91-191- 2431917
Leh Ladakh Airport – +91-1982- 253076
Helpline for J&K State Road Transport Corporation
Srinagar Bus Transport Enquiry +91-194- 245510
Jammu Bus Transport Enquiry – +91-191- 2473245
New Delhi Enquiry Numbers for Bus Transport Jammu Kashmir – +91-11- 23934232 / 32965527
Leh Ladakh Bus Transport Enquiry – +91-1982- 25208
Railway Station Jammu Tawi Phone Number – +91-191- 2476078