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Skiing In Gulmarg
Why Gulmarg Ski Resort is a Great skiing Destination?
From being a summer escape of the British 100 years ago, Gulmarg has emerged as one of the favorite ski destinations for people all around the world. If you are a ski enthusiast, Gulmarg offers the best of the best slope conditions and powder snows all around the year. Gulmarg is also rated as Asia’s 5th best ski destination. It also offers a wide variety of slopes to ski for beginners, intermediate and expert level skiers.
Duration of the trip for skiing
If you are a beginner or an intermediate-level skier, a trip of 7 days is recommended.Â
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However, for an expert skier who is keen on exploring higher peaks, a week-long trip would be more than sufficient.
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Keeping these in mind, here are some information that will give you a comprehensive understanding of what skiing in Gulmarg is like.
The base and how to reach the top
The base of the Affarwat peak marks the start of the skiing experience. The mountain is split into two phases which are accessible by Gondola.
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PHASE I
It connects Gulmarg to Kongdoori and is accessible by a Gondola. From the base camp at nearly 9000 ft, the first stop is at Kongdoori meadow at a height of nearly 11000 ft. One can ski down right back to the village. The gondola takes about 9 minutes to reach.
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PHASE II
It connects Kongdoori to the Affarwat peak at a height of 13,000 ft. It can also be reached on the Gondola.Â
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Surrounded by glaciers, the Al-Pathar Lake near the LOC is almost a 2 km trek from here. The Gondola takes about 12 minutes to reach. The Gondolas are well maintained and they run from 10 am to 5 pm in winter but can be shut down due to snowstorms or based on the weather conditions.
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CHAIRLIFT
A chairlift from Kongdoori to Mary’s Shoulder is also available. One can either traverse the Mary’s shoulder for gentler slopes or ski right down from where the chairlift drops. Once you ski down, you can return to Gulmarg in no time. The chairlift takes about 11 minutes to reach.
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BUNNY SLOPES
In the meadows of Gulmarg, which is usually covered with a thick blanket of snow with barely any patch of earth visible, there are bunny slopes doable for beginners.Â
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These are wide and easy slopes that are open throughout the day and sometimes during the night. There are two button lifts along these slopes. However, one has to be patient with it as long queues are a common sight during the peak snow season (January & February).Â
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However, skiing season in Gulmarg opens from November to late March.
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Gulmarg Slopes
- The easy ski runs on the Apharwat are about 7.5 km long
- The intermediate runs are about 16.5 km
- The difficult run is 6 km long
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An avalanche patrol team/ Ski patrol team works all around the clock on Phase I and Phase II as these mountains are highly avalanche-prone. It is suggestive that one gets an instructor from the region for smooth sailing even for expert skiers.
Ski passes
To buy or book the ropeway/Gulmarg Gondola ticket online, please visit the Jammu and Kashmir Cable car Corporation
Call us +91 9622166661Â for a hassle-free booking of lift passes and Gondola tickets.
The one-way day passes for different phases can be purchased at the ski station itself. Ski passes cost varies depending on the slopes and the visitor skier. The ski passes are one-way pass that has a validity of a day.
Gulmarg Gondola Ski Lift Ticket Prices:
One way ski pass
Ski passes rate for an Indian Passport holder
- Gulmarg to Phase I – Rs 400
- Phase I to Phase II – Rs 550
- Chairlift – Rs 300
Ski passes rate for a non-Indian Passport holder
- Gulmarg to Phase I – Rs 400 ($ 5)
- Phase I to Phase II – Rs 550 ($ 7)
- Chairlift – Rs 300 ($ 4)
Gulmarg Gondola Day Pass
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- Gulmarg to Phase I – Rs 800
- Phase I to Phase II – Rs 1350
- Chairlift – Rs 1300
Non-Indian passport holder
- Gulmarg to Phase I – Rs 1350 ($ 16)
- Phase I to Phase II – Rs 2100 ($ 25)
- Chairlift – Rs 2100 ($ 25)
Gulmarg Gondol Weekly Pass
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- Gulmarg to Phase I – Rs 3500
- Phase I to Phase II – Rs 7500
Non-Indian passport holder
- Gulmarg to Phase I – Rs 6000 ($ 72)
- Phase I to Phase II – Rs 10,000 ($ 120)
Gulmarg Gondola Season Pass
Indian passport holder
- All lifts – Rs 40,000
Non-Indian passport holder
- All lifts – Rs 40,000 ($ 482)
Ski Equipments
Ski equipment can be rented either from the government equipment rental shop right next to the beginner’s slopes or from a ton of other ski rental shops that are set around Gulmarg. The privately run ski rental shops offer more options for skier enthusiasts.
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Why choose Gulmarg for Skiing?
- The Gulmarg Gondola provides some great in-bounds terrain for advanced to expert skiers
- Gulmarg in Kashmir is blessed with a thick blanket of snow during winters
- You can add heli-skiing with Kashmir Heliski to your itinerary
- The culture of Gulmarg is vibrant and welcoming
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