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essay on seasonal changes in Kashmir
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Answer 1

Jammu city is the largest city in Jammu and the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu city is also known as "City of Temples". The city of Jammu experiences subtropical climate and is categorised by hot summers and chilly winters with snowfall in the higher regions. The best time to visit the city is during the famous festivals like Lohri, also known as Makara Sankranti (January), Ramnavami (March) and Deepvali (October) when the whole town gets drenched in these festivities and otherwise from September to April.

SPRING – The spring time is quite brief in Jammu typically starting in February to March. The overall temperatures start rising and fresh leaves and shoots start appearing on trees. This time is particularly good for flower blossoms and foliage. And ideal for tourist.

SUMMER – summers are hot and temperatures can touch a soaring level to 45°C. Good item for sightseeing and taking the holy Amarnath pilgrimage. However the Hill stations around Jammu are very pleasant and a favourite of locals to escape from the Heat.

MOONSOON – Just like rest of Indian Jammu also receives a brief spell of Monsoon, which typically start around July 15 onwards are remain till August. The area receives good amount of rainfall and Jammu regions experiences a very high humidity levels of around 70-90%. The entire valley is surrounded by a thick fog during this season.

AUTUMN – (September to November) is flowering season and Jammu is very attractive during that period.

WINTER – (November to February) are cold with temperatures dipping to about freezing temperatures and snowfall occurring in the higher reaches of hilly areas around Jammu.

WHAT TO WEAR : During Summer light cotton fabric and during winter heavy and medium woolen dresses are advisable.

Ladakh Region 

Ladakh is a high-altitude region on an average altitude of 4’000 m. the temperatures are extreme Himalayan and can change very quickly. The days can be hot with strong Sun Shine and nights equally cool. We always advise our Guests to bring very good sun protection ( Creams, Hat, Glasses, Gloves) and warm clothing with you, so that you can layer up and down during the day. Himalayan Climate being typically dry - facial cream and body lotion will help maintain the skin properly. The best part of Ladakh landscape is the villages – which look like an oasis in the otherwise dry and arid landscape.

The weather of Ladakh remains cold and chilly for most part of the year and the best time to visit is from Mid May to September.

While as it is hard to distinguish four seasons in Ladakh, the Spring and Autumn are more like a fresh breeze after a long days walk – they come for a very short time and go signalling the onset of Hot summer and long – long winter.

SPRING - April to May – Temperature rises and the ground thaws. The farming activities start and the local population prepares the fields and gardens to plant the seedlings. Some lower passes become crossable – however it is still snow covered scenery all around on the mountains.

SUMMER – June to September Most of the tourists are visiting Ladakh during these months because the weather is pleasant and stable also, few monastic festivals take place. An ideal time for planning trekking or expedition, the temperatures in summer range between min. 5°, max. 35° Celsius.

WINTER – October to March The temperatures constantly dropping to the lowest grades in January or February (nubra valley and dha-hanu -15°, leh -20°, changtang -30°). It is not until march that the cold temperatures are gone. Although the sun shines during the day, it is not warming you up. However, there are many possibilities for the well-prepared winter visitors: most of the monastic festivals take place then and are attended by the locals in their traditional dress. If the zanskar river is frozen, experienced trekkers and mountaineers can do the adventurous chadar trek. Also, mountaineers have been known to cross high passes on snowshoes to find decent snowboard or ski destinations.

Ladakh being a Dry Desert - Monsoon is not confined to any particular season as sporadic rainfall may occur at any time.

The best time to visit Ladakh is from May until September, the region’s summer season. At this time, Ladakh is an unparalleled paradise, with clear, stunning views and warm and sunny weather – the average temperature range during the day is about 20–30°C. Keen trekkers usually head to Ladakh during July and August, when the Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh highways are open to vehicles. That said, Ladakh is a land bound by two of the world’s highest mountain ranges – the Himalayas and Karakoram – anyone visiting Ladakh, even in the middle of summer, should be prepared for the sharp drop in temperatures at night.