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      children: "Winter changes everything."
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      children: "The same valleys that glow green in summer turn white and silent. Roofs carry snow caps. Trees stand still. Lakes freeze at the edges. The air feels sharper, cleaner."
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      children: "If you’ve never seen real snowfall, Kashmir in winter will stay with you."
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      children: "When Does Winter Start?"
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      children: "Snow usually begins in late December and peaks in January and February."
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      children: "Temperatures in Srinagar can drop below 0°C at night. In Gulmarg, it goes much lower. Some mornings feel unreal. Ice on cars. Frost on windows. Smoke rising from homes before sunrise."
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      children: "Gulmarg turns into India’s top winter sports hub."
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      children: "The slopes fill with skiers and snowboarders. The Gulmarg Gondola carries you above 13,000 feet. From there, it’s white in every direction."
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      children: "You don’t need to be a pro. Beginner slopes are available. Instructors and gear rentals are easy to find. Just book through registered operators and agree on the price clearly before starting."
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      children: "Even if you don’t ski, walking through thick snow while pine trees carry white layers feels surreal."
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      children: "Frozen Dal Lake"
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      children: "Dal Lake doesn’t freeze fully every year, but in colder winters, parts of it turn solid."
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      children: "Houseboats look different in winter. Fewer tourists. Quiet mornings. Light fog hovering above the water."
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      children: "Shikara rides still operate unless conditions are extreme. Wrap up well. The cold wind over water cuts fast."
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      children: "Here’s the thing. Dal Lake in winter feels intimate. Not crowded. Not noisy. Just still."
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      children: "Snow-Dusted Villages"
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      children: "It’s everyday life, not a tourist show. That’s what makes it special."
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      children: "Locals call the harshest winter period “Chillai Kalan,” roughly 40 days of intense cold starting late December. That’s when lakes partially freeze and pipes can ice over."
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