Jammu & Kashmir · North India
Asia's finest powder runs
Gulmarg is a high meadow in the Pir Panjal range, best known for its gondola and winter ski terrain. Summer reveals open grasslands and mountain walks, while winter transforms the slopes into one of India's best-known snow-sports destinations.
Best time to visit
Top attractions
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Kongdori
- Apharwat slopes
- Gulmarg Golf Course
- St Mary's Church
- Drung Waterfall
How to reach
- By air: Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar is about 60 km from Gulmarg.
- By rail: Mazhom railway station is about 35 km away; Srinagar railway station is roughly 65 km away.
- By road: Gulmarg is about 50 km from Srinagar via Tangmarg; winter conditions may require approved local vehicles or snow chains.
Local food to try
- Rogan josh
- Yakhni
- Dum aloo
- Gushtaba
- Kashmiri kahwa
Things to do
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Gulmarg?+
January to March is the main snow-sports season; May to September suits meadow walks and milder weather.
How many days are needed?+
Two to three days allow a gondola excursion and meadow exploration; skiing trips usually need four or more days.
Are there altitude or avalanche risks?+
Gulmarg is around 2,650 m, while the upper gondola station approaches 4,000 m. Ascend cautiously, obey closures and enter off-piste terrain only with qualified guides and avalanche safety equipment.
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