Gulmarg Skiing 2026-27

▲ Kashmir Tour Packages Taxi Winter guide India’s best-known ski slopes, about 2 hours from Srinagar. By Ahmad Suhail

When is the ski season?

Season Usually mid-December to March, depending on snowfall Deepest snow January and February Beginners Late December or March are milder

The Gulmarg Gondola

Phase 1 Gulmarg to Kongdoori: gentler slopes Phase 2 Kongdoori to Apharwat, close to 4,000 m Tickets Book online in advance; Phase 2 shuts in bad weather

Lessons and gear

Courses at the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM), Gulmarg Private instructors and gear-hire shops in Gulmarg Agree the price before you start

Srinagar to Gulmarg

Gulmarg is about 50 km from Srinagar, roughly 1.5–2 hours by road. After heavy snow, cars need snow chains beyond Tangmarg. A Srinagar to Gulmarg taxi costs from ₹2,000.

Weather and what to pack

Daytime Around freezing on the slopes Night Well below zero Pack Thermals, waterproof gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen

Tips for skiers

Book Gondola tickets early; peak dates sell out Apharwat runs are for experienced skiers only Check the avalanche advisory before going off-piste

Plan your Gulmarg ski trip

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