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Gulmarg

Gulmarg

Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

Gulmarg

Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir

SkiingGondolaSnow

India’s best-known ski resort, and a high gondola

A mountain meadow at about 2,650 m, and India’s best-known ski resort. The Gulmarg Gondola climbs in two stages to nearly 4,000 m, among the highest cable cars in the world, with views of the Himalaya and Nanga Parbat on a clear day. In summer the meadows are green and covered with flowers.

Ideal stay1–2 nightsOne night covers the gondola and the meadow. A second lets you ski, or wait for a clear morning.
Getting thereAbout 2 hours from Srinagar by roadThe road climbs from Tangmarg, and the last stretch can be slow in snow. Srinagar Airport is about 2 hr 30 min away.
Time zoneGMT+5:30Same time as India

Getting around. The resort is small. The gondola runs in two stages from the village, and ponies and sleds go to the meadows. Book gondola tickets ahead in winter.

Part ofJammu & KashmirSrinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and 1 more city

Things to do in Gulmarg

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Gulmarg GondolaExperienceGulmarg GondolaTwo-phase cable car from Gulmarg to Kongdoori and on towards Apharwat Peak, operated by the J&K Cable Car Corporation.4 hrPhase 1 (Gulmarg-Kongdoori) ₹800 per person; Phase 2 (Kongdoori-Apharwat) ₹1,000 per person; combined roughly ₹1,800. Same-day tatkal tickets cost more. Children under 3 free. No official page publishes the tariff and figures vary across sources (₹740-₹810 and ₹900-₹1,010) - confirm on the official JKCCC portal before travelling.

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Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

January

Deep snow and the best skiing.

High / Low-1° / -8°CRainfall111 mm
Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages
SpringMarch–May

Almond and cherry blossoms bloom across the valley. Tulip Garden in Srinagar is the largest in Asia. Ideal for sightseeing.

SummerJune–AugustBest Time

Peak season. Warm days perfect for Sonamarg, Pahalgam, and shikara rides on Dal Lake.

AutumnSeptember–November

Chinar trees turn gold and crimson. Saffron fields bloom in October. Fewer crowds, stunning colours.

WinterDecember–FebruarySkiing

Gulmarg gets 4–5 m of snow — the best skiing in South Asia. Dal Lake occasionally freezes.

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