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WELCOME TO GULMARG SKI RESORT
The Ski Capital of India
GULMARG GONDOLA
Asia’s highest and longest cable car
KASHMIR HELISKI
Experience bird’s eye view of the Himalayas
Skiing 14,400 feet above sea level
All this with the comfort of luxury
GULMARG SKI RESORT IS OPEN FOR SKIING FROM DECEMBER 1 TO APRIL 10
GULMARG SKI RESORT
Gulmarg Ski Resort specializes in offering you professionally guided ski/ snowboarding courses, and off-piste and backcountry tours with the finest powders. We also offer touring equipment, ski rental, snow bikes, accommodation, fire camp & car rental to make your Kashmir holiday an adventure to remember.
Activities in Gulmarg are not simply limited to winter. The captivating views during summer attract as many tourists during winter. Besides being known for the best slope conditions and powder snow, wildflower lupine blooms endemic to Kashmir have become a new attraction you wouldn’t want to miss.
Gulmarg is one of the favorite tourist destinations that is open throughout the year. It is completely safe for tourists and a large number of them flock to Gulmarg every year to simply lose themselves in the encapsulating beauty of Gulmarg.
Our Gulmarg Ski Resort/ Gulmarg Powder Guides off-piste guide Mushtaq Mir guided professional skier Codey Townsend, Mike Douglas and other Salomon TV crew in Gulmarg, Kashmir.
Mike Douglas called it “The deepest SalomonTV powder footage in recent memory” while Cody Townsend tried not to choke on snow.
#FreeskiDreamTrip #SalomonTV
EXPLORE THE BEST OF
ALL SEASONS AT ONE DESTINATION
Winter activities
(December – March)
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
(April – November)
DEALS AND PACKAGES
ACCOMMODATION
The Perfect places for a Getaway!
Gulmarg Ski Resort offers a wide range of accommodation options from luxury 5-star hotels and resorts, to premium hotels and budget accommodations. All combined, we have more than 50+ options to choose from for groups of all sizes and budget performances. They make up for the largest Ski resort in India. We have also hand-picked our best hotels and resorts with scrumptious meals and comfortable beds.
Browse our selected list of hotels and resorts for more information. These hand-curated lists are based on feedback from past guests telling us what matters most to them while choosing their Gulmarg Ski Resort accommodation.
VIDEOS
Gulmarg Backcountry #Sharkfin
Kashmir Heliski
Gulmarg Powder Guides
Andy Mahre and Pep Fujas in Gulmarg
VISIT HERITAGE
The Ziarat of Baba Reshi is a popular shrine of Baramula, situated near the Alpather Lake at 13 km from Gulmarg and belongs to Saint Baba Payam-Din. Baba Payam-Din was a well-known Muslim saint as well as a courtier of the king of Kashmir, Zain-ul-Abidin. This shrine is that very site where Baba payam-Din died in 1480 after spending his days in prayer and meditation.
The main feature of this shrine is the grave of Baba payam-Din, covered with a sheet of cloth decorated with unique workmanship. The shrine is popular for granting the boons to its devotees. Devotees that get their boons granted, revisit this shrine, to make grateful offering in honour to the great saint. 
Drung is a small village on the road to Gulmarg barely 3.5 km away from Tanmarg town and almost 42 km fro Srinagar. It is famous for its waterfalls, caves, an ancient temple, Ferozpora Nallah, and a small hydropower plant. The village is sparsely population and one can get a glimpse of the old architectures in the village. The people are kind and curious. Activities around Drung is still organically pursued and hence to preserve their customs and traditions, the tag of an eco-village became necessary.
Summer and winter are both great times to visit the location because it is open year-around and looks stunning regardless of the weather. During summer, tourists and the locals visit Drung to go horseback riding, seeing fast-flow streams, waterfalls, caves and an ancient Hindu temple that is just few steps away from the waterfall and is believed to have been built by the Pandavas.During winter, Drung’s frozen waterfall is the most popular site. One can make a day trip out of it. It is a man-made waterfall created by the powerhouse’s water exit channel.
Sranz remains an unexplored tourist destination despite its potential to attract tourists because of it scenic beauty. The waterfall is located in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district about 5 km from the well known Baba Reshi Shrine. The Sranz waterfall situated in a bowl-shaped valley surrounded by lush green forests, open meadows, landscapes and mountains is a perfect getaway for adventure lovers. The untamed roads allows one to walk through the scenic views towards the waterfall; evidently well worth all the efforts. It originates form the Affarwat mountains and the Alpather lake in Gulmarg.
One of the many unexplored regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Botha Pathri is a mystery of a place in itself. The tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir, also known as Nagin Valley had been set open by the Tourism Department in May 2012. The destination had been closed to the visitors for over a period of 22 years. Botha Pathri is a lush meadow that is located at a distance of 10 km from Gulmarg and about 5 km for the LOC under the Affarwat range in Western Kashmir. It is nestled in the beautiful Nagin Valley of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Botha Pathri is the only place in Kashmir for camping that is accessible by road. The pristine location and its fast-flowing streams offer a perfect getaway. It is part of the Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve and the area is popular for its blue pines, deodars, lush alpine meadow, and animals such as musk deer, leopards, red fox, hangul (Kashmiri stag), and others. The climate is quite wet which results in lovely blooms all year round. Horse riding is a popular activity in Botha Pathri. One can also visit the Shrine cradled in the heart of the meadows of Botha Pathri.
Situated about 9,000 ft above sea level, the mist-shrouded meadows of Botapathri were favorites among trekkers before 1990.
ABOUT US
We understand our mountains and its terrains; it is our home. Allow us the pleasure to show you why we love them.
Our other perks include:
● Personalized luxury travel experts at the best rates and extra amenities.
● Exclusive offers of the most comprehensive, hand-picked collection of luxury hotels and resorts.
● Full range of travel products including airport pickup, cab services, hotel bookings.
● 24/7 services.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Snow guarantee
In Gulmarg Ski Resort, snow is guaranteed from the beginning to the end of the season
Trained Guides
More than 10 years of experience in guiding
Adventure Trails
Ski touring, Trekking, Camping, and Hiking
Tailor-made packages
Our advisors will help you prepare your packages from A to Z
Tourism quality
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A team of specialists is on hand to prepare a stay that's just right for you.
Our Testimonials
What Our Clients Say ?
Not to be missed place while visiting Kashmir. The beauty of this place is seen to be believed. Located in Baramulla district at GULMARG, this place and experience is surely going to overwhelm you. There are different stoppage stations on the way to the top and once you reach there, you are surely not going to remember the experience till your lifetime.
A Must Visit place in your life, A life time adventurous ride! Gulmarg Gondola is the second longest and second highest cable car in the world and the prime attraction of Gulmarg is known for. Cable Car is Divided into two phases, it ferries almost 600 people per hour to and fro the Apharwat Mountain, where most of apharwat Skiing happens in Gulmarg.
FAQS
Gulmarg is a “Skiers Paradise”. The gradual slopes and undulated bowls offer one of the best ski terrains in the world. Being a comparative beginner in Winter sports all around the world, Gulmarg relatively is an inexpensive Ski Resorts location. Furthermore, Skiing in the Himalayas provides greater traction to Ski enthusiasts. The thrill of skiing and snowboarding in the unchartered, unexplored regions of the Himalayas is an experience in itself.
Gulmarg is an absolutely gorgeous hill station located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located at an altitude of 8690 feet in the Pir Panjal range of the western Himalayas.
Both Winter and Summer months are busy throughout the year. During winter, Gulmarg offers snow activities such as Skiing, Snowboarding, Ice Skating, snowmobiling, etc. During summer, the Gondola ride is the most popular. The Gulmarg Gondola is the World’s Second Highest Gondola in the world at a height of 4,200 meters that connects Gulmarg Ski Resort to Kongdori Valley and upwards again to Affarwat Peak. Other summer activities include sightseeing at famous historical places, horse riding, ATV rides, trekking, camping, etc.
Gulmarg is completely safe for tourists and a large number of them flock to Gulmarg every year to simply lose themselves in the encapsulating beauty of it.
By Air
The nearest airport to Gulmarg is Srinagar which is 56 kilometers away. The airport is well connected with major cities and flies regularly from cities such as Jammu, Delhi, Mumbai, and Amritsar.
Once outside, you can hire a prepaid cab which will cost you around 2500 one-way from Srinagar to Gulmarg. It is a 2-hour drive with the most magnificent view once you get close to Tanmarg. Shared taxis are also available that costs less.
By Train
The nearest railway station to Gulmarg is Jammu which is 303 kilometers away. Jammu railway station is well connected to most of the railheads in major Indian cities. Some of the popular trains that run to Jammu are Jammu Rajdhani, Himgiri Express, Swarak Express, Andaman Express, and Himsagar Express connecting the farthest railhead in Trivandrum city. Once in Jammu, you can hire a prepaid cab directly to Gulmarg, or take a shared taxi to Srinagar and hire another cab to Gulmarg. It can be tiring but a great story to tell.
By Road
Gulmarg is easily connected to the major cities of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and a few cities of Himachal Pradesh. Direct buses are also available from Delhi to Gulmarg. This includes both Government and private deluxe and luxury buses. Srinagar to Gulmarg is a 2-hour drive of 60 km. The view is spectacular. So you definitely don’t wanna miss that.
● Delhi to Gulmarg - 901 km
● Chandigarh to Gulmarg - 643 km
● Amritsar to Gulmarg - 509 km
● Ahmedabad to Gulmarg - 1671 km
● Kolkata to Gulmarg - 2369 km
● Bangalore to Gulmarg - 3041 km
● Sonamarg to Gulmarg - 116 km
● Pahalgam to Gulmarg - 146 km
Our basic ski courses begin at a 5-day long course and go up to 2 weeks or more.
Contact us directly for more details on your requirements based on your level of expertise.
The snow conditions are excellent and Gulmarg receives 6-7 feet of snow at its best. About 5 feet of snow is pretty common and stable during this time in the winter.
Gulmarg backcountry receives 5 meters of snowfall or sometimes more between the months of December and February.
If you opt for ski packages that include accommodation and transport, the prices can vary depending on the services you book. For ski rental charges, please check our Ski Shop.
GULMARG SKI SLOPES
Gulmarg Ski Resort’s lifted terrain is divided into 4 separate skiing zones.
Poma lifts
There are 7 poma lifts around Gulmarg. These are beginners slopes and is often crowded. The snow is groomed regularly.
Phase 1 Gulmarg Gondola
Accessible by Gondola. The Gondola reaches Kongdori at 3,050 metres. It has 400 vertical meters of almost flattish, naturally graded terrain. With 2-3 days of beginners skiing and snowboarding course, you’ll be confident to ride Phase 1.
Phase 2 Gondola (3980m) and Chair lift
For advanced riders and expert skiers, the chair lift (500-900 meters vertical rise) provides off-piste fun and takes you down straight to the gondola via narrow trails that is usually groomed to facilitate return.
Gulmarg Backcountry
Accessed by Gondola (Phase 2). Bowls stream off the main ridgeline north and south of Mt Apharwat (4,200 metres). It has 900-1500 vertical metres. To the south, the spurs and bowls runs east towards Drung Valley. To the north, it gets very close to Pakistan.
Many lines to the extreme north is rarely skied. Ski-touring, hiking a few kilometers even with access via gondola is common.
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