Pahalgam vs Kolahoi Glacier
Pick Pahalgam for
family trips, couples, first-timers, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Kolahoi Glacier for
camping, adventure, a real challenge, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Pahalgam | Kolahoi Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Kashmir, Anantnag | Kashmir, Aru, Anantnag |
| Highest point | 2,400 m | 4,300 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Difficult |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 55 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Jul, Aug |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹4,000 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Srinagar | Srinagar |
| With kids | Great | Not advised |
| With seniors | Great | Not advised |
| Permits | None. | Forest permit via operator; ID for checkpoints. |
Pahalgam: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kolahoi Glacier: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely