Explore Gulmarg, the beautiful 'Meadows of Flowers' in Kashmir. Enjoy skiing, Gondola rides, snow landscapes, and scenic travel from Srinagar or Jammu.
Short Description : Gulmarg, known as the “Meadows of Flowers”, is one of the most beautiful hill destinations in Kashmir. Surrounded by snow-covered mountains, pine forests, and scenic valleys, Gulmarg is famous for skiing, the Gulmarg Gondola cable car, and breathtaking winter landscapes.
Gulmarg is desirable place in India. Gulmarg literary means “ Meadows of Flower “ . Gulmarg is situated 60Km away from Srinagar in Baramulla district. Gulmarg lies in a cup shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas.
In winter Gulmarg transforms into a fresh, white landscape as heavy snowfall covers its mountains, pine forests and valleys in a thick blanket of snow. The Winter months have distinct advantages for visitor , including the beauty of the snow – covered landscape. ❄️
Skiing in Gulmarg offers world – class, high altitude terrain , with the main season running from December to March. Gulmarg offer some of the world ‘s most spectacular Gulmarg Gondola Ride experience. It’s one of the highest cable car in Gulmarg , J&K. 🚡
A journey to Gulmarg in winter is an immersion into surreal, high – altitude dreamscape.
How to reach 🗺️
From Srinagar Airport
To reach Gulmarg from Srinagar airport book comfortable and affordable Gulmarg cab booking from Srinagar airport. All the cabs are reliable in winter such as Toyota etios , Innova , Crysta Innova and 12 or 17 Seater Tempo Traveller.
Covring a distance of approximately 58Km. In winter book your taxi from Srinagar airport to Tangmarg. Tangmarg is known for Idylic landscape and pleasant climate. It’s 13Km before Gulmarg.
Due to heavy snowfall road often close from Gulmarg to Tangmarg. From Tangmarg to reach Gulmarg traveler has to hire chain taxi from local union.
In Summer there is no need of chain cabs. All taxi will drop till Gulmarg Gondola parking.
From Tangmarg people can also visit Drung waterfall its km away from Tangmarg. Due to temperature the mercury drops below zero degrees. So the waterfall also freezes. It freeze as the way falling shape of the water.
Tourist can there by their ATV bikes. 🏍️
By Road from Jammu
Route :- NH 244 and NH44. A beautiful scenic option. Gulmarg is 300Kms from Jammu which take 7-8 hours to reach there.
From Jammu to reach Gulmarg there are many option. You can book cab from jammu-cab-booking, sharing taxi, / one-way-taxi-in-kashmir / and Vande Bharat train also a good and reliable option.
You can also take full kashmir-tours or vande-bharat-train-kashmir-tour-package with hotel & cab booking.
What to Buy 🛍️
Gulmarg offers a vibrant shopping experience with top item to buy including Woolen & textiles, Handicrafts, Kashmiri dress material and local produce such as kesar, walnuts and almonds.
Activities 🎿
Ski
The ski season in Gulmarg generally runs from early December to late March, Gulmarg is rated Asia’s 5th best ski destination.
Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car 🚡
Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car is a world-record-holding attraction. Phase 1 takes you to Kongdori Station and Phase 2 takes you to the shoulder of Apharwat Peak which offers some of the world's most spectacular cable car experiences.
Tourist also can enjoy Trek to Alpather Lake, Horse riding and Golf course.