Skiing in Gulmarg

Season: WINTER (December – March)
(Exact season depends on snowfall)

Overview:

Gulmarg is India’s premier skiing destination and the country’s only place offering high-altitude, lift-assisted skiing. Located at 2,650 meters and rising to over 4,000 meters via the Gondola, Gulmarg is known for its natural powder snow, long descents, and varied terrain. It attracts both beginners and experienced skiers from India and abroad.

Skiing Areas in Gulmarg

Beginner & Intermediate Slopes

• Gulmarg Golf Course & Baby Slopes

• Gentle gradients ideal for first-time skiers

• Equipment rentals easily avaliable.

Kongdori Area (Gondola Phase 1 – 2,600 m to 3,050 m)

• Wide open slopes

• Suitable for intermediate skiers

• Groomed and ungroomed terrain

• Chairlift access available

Apharwat Peak (Gondola Phase 2 – up to ~4,200 m)

• Advanced and expert-level terrain

• Steep descents and deep powder

• Off-piste and backcountry skiing

Alpine Skiing (Baba Reshi, Drung & Tangmarg bowls)

• Tree-lined forest slopes below Gulmarg

• Extreme terrain with rough & narrrow tree gaps to ski through.

• Suitable for experienced & technical skiers.

• Best done with local knowledge and good visibility

Skiing Experience

• Long vertical drops with natural terrain

• Powder snow conditions during peak winter

• No artificial snowmaking; fully snow-dependent

• International-standard ski instructors available