INSURANCE

Travel Insurance for Kashmir Ski Tours: What You Need to Know

At WildSnow, your safety and peace of mind are our top priorities. While we encourage all adventurers to be prepared, we also recognize that travel insurance for Kashmir—a region with longstanding government travel advisories—can be complicated. Here’s what you should know before your trip.

Can You Get Travel Insurance for Kashmir?

Yes, most standard travel insurance policies do not cover destinations under official "Do Not Travel" advisories (like Kashmir). However, that doesn’t mean you’re completely unprotected—you just need the right approach.

The Reality of Insurance in Kashmir

✔ Low Crime, High Adventure Risk – While Kashmir is generally safe for foreign International tourists (with low crime rates), the bigger concern is skiing-related risks (injuries, evacuations, trip disruptions).

✔ But Options Still Exist – Specialized insurers and smart planning can help fill the gaps. Check out Global Rescue!

Travel Protection

Wildsnow partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue. 

IMG Signature Travel InsuranceSM

IMG Signature travel insurance is the perfect add-on to a Global Rescue membership, providing coverage against a variety of unforeseen expenses while you’re traveling, giving you the added comfort of knowing the value of your trip is protected in case you need it.  Global Rescue landing page
Global rescue

AUSTRIAN ALPINE CLUB

The AAC(UK) is one of the largest UK Mountaineering Clubs with over 16,000 UK and overseas members. The principal benefits of membership, at no extra charge, are: Rescue, medical expenses and repatriation insurance; worldwide without age limit. • Rescue Costs up to €25,000.– per person and claim. Year-round, worldwide, during leisure time. • Repatriation (without cost limitation) and medical treatment costs abroad (up to €10,000 per person and claim). Click for more information about membership please click this link at AACUK

RIPCORD RESCUE TRAVEL

Ripcord is the one-stop integrated travel protection program for adventurers. Critical benefits of Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance include: • Evacuation and rescue services from your point of emergency all the way home. • Insurance coverages tailored for adventurers. • Completely integrated program with a single contact for emergency services to travel assistance and insurance claims. For a quote or to purchase travel insurance, please click this link Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ Pricing varies based on age, trip cost, trip length and level of coverage.

WORLD NOMADS 

Simple and flexible travel insurance for skiers and snowboarders. Buy at home or while travelling, and claim online from anywhere in the world. • Skiing and boarding within resorts • Cross country skiing on marked trails • Terrain parks, heli-skiing & heli-boarding (some plans only, check yours carefully) • Snowmobiling, ice skating, snow rafting & more *All plans are different. You’ll need to upgrade your policy at the time of purchase for skiing or snowboarding cover to apply. Conditions and exclusions apply. Read the policy wording carefully to choose the right plan and/or adventure sport option for your trip.
Final Advice: Travel Smart
✅ Check your existing insurance (credit card, health plan) for any international coverage.
✅ Carry emergency contacts (local guides, embassy info, WildSnow’s Support Staff).
✅ Stay informed on Kashmir’s current situation before departure.

WildSnow’s Commitment: While we can’t provide insurance, we partner with local rescue services and ensure our guides are trained. Your safety is our priority.