The temperature in Kashmir in winters may go down to -15°C in the hilly areas, while as the plains have a comparatively better temperature at -5 to -8°C. The local people wear woollen clothes and a long gown to save them from the chill. The gown is called:

The Pheran is the iconic, loose-fitting gown worn by both men and women in Kashmir. Traditionally made of wool (especially for winter), it is designed to be spacious enough to hold a Kangri—a small earthenware pot filled with hot embers—underneath it for warmth.