Katra in June

Warm 18-28°C. Gardens lush. Springs refreshingly cold. Good swimming at Kokernag. Pre-monsoon afternoon showers.

Valley open, 10-25°C. Wildflower meadows exploding. Kishanganga River turquoise. Habba Khatoon peak dramatic. ILP required. Basic homestays only. Stunning.

June is when Bangus Valley becomes genuinely accessible.

Warm 18-28°C. Gardens lush. Springs refreshingly cold. Good swimming at Kokernag. Pre-monsoon afternoon showers.

Perfect meadow weather 14-26°C. Full bloom. Shepherds with flocks. Doodpathri side trip possible. Kashmir at its best.

Peak wildflower season 12-24°C. Meadow fully bloomed. Himalayan views from 3,000m. Shepherds arrive with flocks.

Getting hot in plains drives tourists here. Busy but good.

Peak season, 12-28°C. All routes open. Kishtwar National Park for snow leopard habitat. Warwan Valley accessible. Paddar sapphire country explorable. Best infrastructure.