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Green meadow below a snow-capped ridge

Heritage church · Gulmarg

St Mary's Church

It's a quick stop, lovely in both summer green and winter white.

Photo: Aishparth / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

St Mary's Church is a small stone-and-timber church on Gulmarg's meadow, dating from the colonial era, when Gulmarg was a summer retreat. With its green roof against the meadow or snow, it's one of Gulmarg's most photographed sights. It's a short, gentle walk on the ring road.

St Mary's Church at a glance

Last checked 29 September 2026
Type
Heritage church
Where
On the Gulmarg meadow
Time needed
20–30 minutes
Best time
Late afternoon
Entry / ticket
Free (exterior)
Access status
Open
What to expect

What to expect at St Mary's Church

It's a quick stop, lovely in both summer green and winter white.

The walk around the meadow ring road is easy and scenic.

Interior access may be limited; the exterior is the main draw.

Best months

Best in May–Jun, Sep and Dec–Mar

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Packages

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FAQ

St Mary's Church questions

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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check

Access varies; the exterior is always viewable.

It's on the meadow, a short walk from most hotels.

Yes, as a quick, scenic stop.

Yes, it's beautiful in snow.

None for the exterior.

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