Travel guide

Things to Do in Gulmarg: Top Sights, Timings & Season

India's most serious ski terrain and one of the world's highest cable cars, 105 minutes from Srinagar. Gulmarg sits at 2,650 m, 1h 45m from Srinagar, and works best between Dec,…

Get a free quote WhatsApp us

Altitude: 2,650 m
District: Baramulla
Type: hill station
Best months: Dec, Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun

India's most serious ski terrain and one of the world's highest cable cars, 105 minutes from Srinagar. Gulmarg sits at 2,650 m, 1h 45m from Srinagar, and works best between Dec, Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun. Gondola Phase 2 to Apharwat closes on heavy-snow mornings and in high wind — check at the Phase 1 counter on the day, not the night before.

Last updated 26 July 2026

Gulmarg in brief

Altitude: 2,650 m
District: Baramulla
Type: hill station
Best months: Dec, Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun
Distance from Srinagar: 50 km
Drive time: 1h 45m
Peak season: Dec–Feb for snow, Apr–Jun for meadows
Road: Metalled throughout via Tangmarg. Snow chains and 4x4 commonly needed Dec–Feb.

What to see in Gulmarg

Gulmarg Gondola
St Marys Church
Alpather Lake
Drung Waterfall
Stay: luxury resort
Stay: mid range hotel

Kashmir in pictures

Dal Lake, Srinagar — evening shikara ride
Gulmarg Gondola — Phase 1 towards Kongdoori
The Lidder valley at Pahalgam
Sonamarg under snow — open May to September
Tulip garden, Srinagar — a short window each April
Mughal gardens above Dal Lake, Srinagar
Houseboat and shikara, Dal Lake
Group departures across the three main valleys

Our current packages

Printed rates for our standard Kashmir itineraries. Tap any sheet to read it at full size, or send us your dates for a quote against them.

Prices shown are package totals on the terms printed on each sheet. Airfare, gondola tickets and local union taxi charges are excluded — ask us for a quote against your dates.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kashmir?

April to June for tulips, green meadows and mild weather; December to February for reliable snow at Gulmarg. March and October are the best value — usable weather at noticeably lower prices. September is the quiet compromise: summer warmth without summer crowds.

How many days are enough for Kashmir?

Five nights covers Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam at a reasonable pace. Four nights works if you drop one valley. Three nights only makes sense from Delhi, and Sonamarg almost never fits into it.

How reliable is snow at Gulmarg?

Reliable from roughly late December through February. November and early December are a gamble. If snow is the entire reason for the trip, January and February are the safest months.

Do Indian nationals need a permit for Kashmir?

No permit is required for Indian nationals visiting Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam or Sonamarg. High-altitude treks such as Tarsar–Marsar do require registration and a licensed guide, arranged locally.

What is not included in a typical Kashmir package?

Most packages exclude return airfare, Gulmarg gondola tickets, local union taxis at Pahalgam and Sonamarg, pony rides, and entry tickets at ticketed gardens. Union taxi charges in particular surprise people, because they are compulsory and separate from your package vehicle.

Does the Gulmarg gondola always run?

Phase 1 to Kongdoori runs in most conditions. Phase 2 to Apharwat closes in high wind and on heavy-snow mornings. Check at the Phase 1 counter on the day rather than buying a combined ticket in advance.

Turn this into an actual itinerary

Tell us your dates and we will map this guide onto a costed plan.

WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us · +91 94698 83733

Get a free quote

+91 94698 83733Call WhatsApp