Simthan Top

Yes, visiting Sinthan Top Kashmir is entirely safe. It will be genuinely unforgettable once you reach the peak after navigating all the difficult terrains. Although there are plans to expand the area, for now, it serves as a destination to take a day trip and appreciate the tranquil beauty of Kashmir, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department.

Yes, visiting Sinthan Top Kashmir is entirely safe. It will be genuinely unforgettable once you reach the peak after navigating all the difficult terrains. Although there are plans to expand the area, for now, it serves as a destination to take a day trip and appreciate the tranquil beauty of Kashmir, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department.

Sinthan Top is a well-liked tourist site situated between the Breng Valley in South Kashmir and the Kishtwar district of Chenab Valley. This elevated mountain pass, often known as a hill station, is situated around 12,440 feet above sea level. The Kishtwar side of the area contains most of it.

Just before you go uphill, there’s a lovely settlement named Daksum near this peak. Daksum is encircled by snow-capped mountains, verdant paddy fields, and a community where people still lead traditional lives. The neighbouring alpine lakes are at their best around this summit. Other well-known locations nearby are Kokernag, Anantnag, and Achabal.

Yes, you can visit at the beginning of October depending on the level of snowfall. As October is the onset of continuous snowfall in the region, you may face difficulties in reaching it in October. You must keep on checking the weather to plan a trip in October.

The distance from Srinagar is 130km. The journey from Srinagar requires some time, travelling via the Anantnag region and the NH1 highway first. It swings through roads, paths, and villages before heading entirely uphill in its final stretch to the top.

Sinthan Top temperature and weather in the summer are excellent and fairly refreshing. At the top of this pass, the breeze is invigorating and incredibly pleasing to the senses. During the summer, the average might range from 2 to 10 degrees Celsius. However, it is not advised to visit during the winter as it gets quite cold and covered in snow, with low temperatures.

It is not advised to visit in the winter as it is very chilly and is completely covered in snow. The pass is blocked from the outside world in the winter, so even if you are prepared for the conditions, you will not be able to access it. At this high altitude, it is challenging to deal with the snow breeze.

The temperature of Sinthan top in winter goes below freezing point irrespective of days and nights. The average temperature can be around -6 to 1 degrees Celsius during winter and the lowest can be below -7 or -8 during heavy winter days. People here hibernate to protect themselves from such temperatures.

All those routes offer a decent level of comfort. Make sure you’ve got prior driving experience, though. Travelling from Daksum Valley to Sinthan Top may involve snow, so proceed with caution on roads, especially with rental vehicles. For the duration of the trip, drivers must be prepared for twisty and steep roads.