Most visitors to Kashmir’s main destinations — Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg — do not need any special permit beyond a standard photo ID. But certain areas of J&K do require permits, and not knowing this in advance can mean being turned away at a checkpoint after hours of travel. This guide covers every permit requirement for J&K in 2026 — which areas need them, who …
Jammu is almost always the starting point for a J&K trip — most road travellers pass through it, many fly into Srinagar and miss it entirely. This is a mistake. Jammu has its own distinct identity, its own temples, its own food culture, and its own landscape that is completely different from the Kashmir Valley. It is not a gateway to somewhere else — it …
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