Apex View
Apharwat summit
The Gondola’s Phase 2 station, looking out over the Kashmir valley.
Baramulla District
Gulmarg
Alpine meadows and snow-capped peaks in Kashmir, home to one of the world’s highest gondola rides.
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The story
Discover Gulmarg
Gulmarg is Kashmir at its most cinematic: a meadow ringed by pine and fir, riding one of the world’s highest cable cars up to Apharwat’s snowline. Come for the skiing in winter, the wildflower meadow in summer — either way, the mountain does the talking.
Best time
December – March (snow), April – June (meadows)
Ideal duration
2–3 Days
Altitude
2,650 m
Travel style
Adventure • Nature • Luxury
Apex Score90/100
Signature picks
Apex Picks
Apex Stay
Pine-view resort by the golf course
Slope-facing rooms a short walk from the Gondola base.
Apex Experience
Skiing or the world-record gondola ride
One of the highest cable cars anywhere, in either season.
Apex Taste
Kahwa and a wazwan-style dinner
Saffron tea and a multi-course Kashmiri feast after a day on the mountain.
Apex Moment
Snowfall over the meadow at dusk
The village goes quiet as the first flakes settle on the pines.
Why visit
Why You’ll Love Gulmarg
The Gondola
A two-stage cable car climbing to nearly 4,000 m at Apharwat’s summit.
Ski country
India’s premier winter-sports slope, from beginner runs to backcountry lines.
Summer meadow
Wildflowers and a championship golf course open up once the snow melts.
Go deeper
Places Worth Discovering
Apharwat Peak
The Gondola’s Phase 2 summit, with views into Ladakh on a clear day.
Ningle Nallah
A meadow stream walk beyond the main village, far quieter than the slopes.
St. Mary’s Church
A colonial-era church framed by deodar forest.
Make it yours
Experiences
Ready to book
Featured Tours in Gulmarg
Fixed-departure tours with a set itinerary and date — pick one and book it as-is.
No fixed-departure tours in Gulmarg yet — a curated journey below can be tailored instead.
Curated journeys
Journeys Through Gulmarg
Starting itineraries our team tailors to your dates, group and pace.
Kashmir Paradise
Srinagar & Gulmarg, Kashmir
Houseboat stays, Mughal gardens, and snow-clad Gulmarg on a signature Kashmir journey.
5N / 6DLuxury
StaysPrivate TransportMeals
From
₹24,999/ person
Plan the route
Getting Around Gulmarg
Srinagar → Gulmarg
1.5-2 hours • 51 km
From ₹3,500
Year-round
Local knowledge
Know Gulmarg Through Locals
No dedicated Gulmarg specialist yet — our broader team can still help you plan.
Explore all Travel ExpertsWhere to stay
Stays in Gulmarg
Time it right
When Does It Feel Right?
December–March is ski season — the Gondola and slopes are at their best.
How Gulmarg compares
Adventure
80
Nature
85
Luxury
70
Crowds
55
Slow Travel
40
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