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Gulmarg

A high meadow bowl with Kashmir's famous Gondola, winter skiing and summer flowers.

2,650 m50 km from Srinagar1.5–2 hBest: Dec–Mar (snow), May–Sep (meadows)

Gulmarg at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Altitude
~2,650 m
Distance from Srinagar
~50 km via Tangmarg
Drive time
1.5–2 h
Time needed
1 night, or a long day trip
Gondola
J&K Cable Car Corporation, 2 phases, online tickets
Best months
Dec–Mar (snow), May–Sep (meadows)
Good for
Snow, skiing, families, couples
Access status
OpenGondola phases can pause in bad weather
Why go

Three reasons Gulmarg is on most plans

Photo of Gulmarg gondola

The Gondola

Phase 1 to Kongdoori for snow play or meadows, Phase 2 towards Apharwat for high views and skiing.

Gulmarg Gondola Kashmir

Snow you can actually walk into, from around December to March.

APARAWAT, PHASE 2, GONDOLA, HIMALAYAS, GULMARG, KASHMIR

Quiet summer walks on the meadow ring road

St Mary's Church and the pine forests.

Gulmarg Gondola: Phase 1 or 2?
Gulmarg Gondola: Phase 1 or 2?Tap to enlarge
Places in Gulmarg

What to see, and how you get there

  1. BestJan
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BestGoodOff-seasonClosed
JanuaryDeep snow, skiing
MayMeadows turning green
OctoberQuiet, clear, cold nights
Getting there & around

Drive times from Gulmarg

From → To
Distance
Drive time
Road notes
Srinagar → Gulmarg
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Check IRCTC
Gulmarg → Pahalgam
—
Check IRCTC
  • Tour cab to the Gondola base area.
  • Ponies and guides at local union rates on the meadow.
Where to stay

Three areas, three kinds of stay

Where to stay in Gulmarg →
1

Near the Gondola base

Walk to the ticket gate; best for first slots.

2

Meadow ring road

Views and quiet.

3

Tangmarg

Lower altitude, budget-friendly.

Gondola assist, included with our plansWe remind you when your Gondola booking window opens and plan your Gulmarg day around your slot. Sold out? We plan for the next-day Tatkal release or a meadow day instead. Tickets are always booked in the traveller's own ID.
Packages

Plans that include Gulmarg

All 29 Gulmarg plans
Kashmir Winter Snow — Kashmir Tour Plan
Winter

Kashmir Winter Snow

4N / 5DKTP-005

Srinagar 2N • Gulmarg 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹18,099per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam — Kashmir Tour Plan
Family

Srinagar – Gulmarg – Pahalgam

5N / 6DKTP-002

Srinagar 2N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹21,499per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
Kashmir Classic — Kashmir Tour Plan
CLASSICFamily

Kashmir Classic

4N / 5DKTP-001

Srinagar 2N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 1N

HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹17,599per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
On the map

West of Srinagar, below the Pir Panjal

Gulmarg sits on the western rim of the valley. Most plans pair it with Srinagar and Pahalgam; Sonmarg is usually a separate day from Srinagar.

Getting here

Arriving by train

The Kashmir rail link now runs to Srinagar. Vande Bharat trains are the quickest way in from Jammu and Katra.

TrainFrom → toTimes
26401Jammu Tawi → Srinagarvia Katra, Reasi, Banihal · 6 days a week06:20 → 11:10
26402Srinagar → Jammu Tawivia Banihal, Reasi, Katra14:00 → 18:50
26403Katra → SrinagarCheck current timetableCheck IRCTC
26404Srinagar → KatraCheck current timetableCheck IRCTC
Timings change — check IRCTC or NTES (139) before booking. Tatkal for AC classes opens one day before at 10 am.
Station pickupNearest station for this pageSrinagar railway station (SINA), Nowgam

From Srinagar station it's about 50 km to Gulmarg; we pick you up and can drive straight up on arrival day.

Pickup and drop:₹1,100Arrange my station pickupChecked 30 Sep 2026 · Allow extra time on the way back: there are security checks before boarding.
FAQ

Gulmarg questions

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Usually from December to March, with the most reliable snow in January and February. Early or late snow depends on the year.

Up to date in Gulmarg

Gulmarg meadow & town: Open. Chains may be required after snowfall. Gondola Phase 2: Seasonal. Weather-dependent; can pause on windy days.

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