Quick answer: May is not winter on the plains. IMD names it the peak heat wave month, with Delhi averaging 39.9°C and Jaipur 41.1°C. Cooler options lie higher up: Gulmarg averages 15.6°C, Leh 19.8°C and Srinagar 24.7°C. Plan plains sights for early mornings, and check Ladakh road openings before you go.
If you are picturing crisp mornings, woollen layers and frost on the...
