About Gulmarg
Gulmarg, the “meadow of flowers” at 2,650 m, is India’s top ski resort and home to one of the highest cable cars in the world – the Gulmarg Gondola to Apharwat at 3,980 m.
Gulmarg – Quick Facts
| Altitude | 2,650 m (Apharwat 3,980 m) |
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| From Srinagar | 50 km / 1.5 hrs |
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| Best time | December – March for snow; May – September for meadows |
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| Ideal stay | Day trip or 1 night |
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Places to Visit in Gulmarg
- Gulmarg Gondola
Phase 1 to Kongdori and Phase 2 to Apharwat – book online. - Skiing
Slopes and ski schools from December to March. - Khilanmarg
Meadow walk with views of Nanga Parbat. - St. Mary’s Church & Golf Course
Old church and one of the highest golf courses.
Best Time to Visit Gulmarg
- December – March: snow and skiing
- April – June: flowers and green meadows
- July – November: pleasant, fewer crowds
How to Reach Gulmarg
- By road: Srinagar – Tangmarg – Gulmarg, 50 km; local union taxi from Tangmarg in heavy snow.
Gulmarg Distance Chart
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
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| Srinagar | 50 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Tangmarg | 13 km | 30 min |
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
Gulmarg Travel Tips
- Gondola tickets sell out – book online on the JKCCL site.
- Pony and guide rates are fixed – insist on the rate card.
Entrance & Permit Fees in Gulmarg 2026
Permits
- No permit. Gondola tickets are booked online (JKCCL) – book early in winter.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
| Place | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
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| Gulmarg Gondolaper person · Phase 1 + 2 ₹2,400 – add it in the price calculator | ₹1,200 / phase | ₹1,200 / phase |
| Khilanmargpony at union rate | Free | Free |
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Gulmarg Tour Packages 2026
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Gulmarg – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
⭐ 4N / 5D🛣️ approx. 340 km
🚗 Pickup: Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Srinagar × 1 · Gulmarg × 1 · Pahalgam × 2
- Day 1 Srinagar Airport Pickup · Mughal Gardens & Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
- Day 2 Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride)
- Day 3 Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgam
- Day 4 Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley
- Day 5 Pahalgam → Srinagar Airport Drop
⭐ 5N / 6D🛣️ approx. 505 km
🚗 Pickup: Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Srinagar × 2 · Gulmarg × 1 · Pahalgam × 2
- Day 1 Srinagar Airport Pickup · Mughal Gardens & Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
- Day 2 Sonamarg Day Trip – Thajiwas Glacier
- Day 3 Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride)
- Day 4 Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgam
- Day 5 Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley
- Day 6 Pahalgam → Srinagar Airport Drop
⭐ 5N / 6D🛣️ approx. 885 km
🚗 Pickup: Jammu (railway station / airport / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Jammu (railway station / airport / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Srinagar × 2 · Gulmarg × 1 · Pahalgam × 2
- Day 1 Jammu Pickup → Nashri Tunnel → Banihal → Srinagar
- Day 2 Sonamarg Day Trip – Thajiwas Glacier
- Day 3 Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride)
- Day 4 Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgam
- Day 5 Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley
- Day 6 Pahalgam → Banihal → Nashri Tunnel → Jammu Drop
⭐ 6N / 7D🛣️ approx. 595 km
🚗 Pickup: Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Srinagar (airport / railway station / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Srinagar × 3 · Gulmarg × 1 · Pahalgam × 2
- Day 1 Srinagar Airport Pickup · Mughal Gardens & Shikara Ride on Dal Lake
- Day 2 Sonamarg Day Trip – Thajiwas Glacier
- Day 3 Doodhpathri Day Trip – Valley of Milk
- Day 4 Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride)
- Day 5 Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgam
- Day 6 Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley
- Day 7 Pahalgam → Srinagar Airport Drop
⭐ 6N / 7D🛣️ approx. 960 km
🚗 Pickup: Jammu (railway station / airport / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Jammu (railway station / airport / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Patnitop × 1 · Srinagar × 2 · Gulmarg × 1 · Pahalgam × 2
- Day 1 Jammu Pickup → Udhampur → Patnitop · Nathatop & Sanasar
- Day 2 Patnitop → Ramban → Banihal → Srinagar
- Day 3 Sonamarg Day Trip – Thajiwas Glacier
- Day 4 Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride)
- Day 5 Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgam
- Day 6 Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley
- Day 7 Pahalgam → Banihal → Nashri Tunnel → Jammu Drop
⭐ 7N / 8D🛣️ approx. 935 km
🚗 Pickup: Jammu (railway station / airport / hotel)
🌇 Drop: Jammu (railway station / airport / hotel)
🏨 Night stay: Katra × 2 · Srinagar × 2 · Gulmarg × 1 · Pahalgam × 2
- Day 1 Jammu Pickup → Katra (Base of Vaishno Devi)
- Day 2 Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan – Yatra from Katra
- Day 3 Katra → Nashri Tunnel → Banihal → Srinagar
- Day 4 Sonamarg Day Trip – Thajiwas Glacier
- Day 5 Srinagar → Tangmarg → Gulmarg (Gondola Ride)
- Day 6 Gulmarg → Saffron Fields → Awantipora → Pahalgam
- Day 7 Pahalgam – Betaab Valley, Chandanwari & Aru Valley
- Day 8 Pahalgam → Banihal → Nashri Tunnel → Jammu Drop
Taxi Service in Gulmarg
Book a private cab with Travel Himalayas – fixed rates, experienced hill drivers, toll and parking included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Gulmarg Gondola?
About ₹1,200 for Phase 1 and ₹1,200 – 1,500 for Phase 2 per person (2026 rates, verify online).
What is the best time to visit Gulmarg?
December – March: snow and skiing. April – June: flowers and green meadows. July – November: pleasant, fewer crowds.
How to reach Gulmarg?
By road – Srinagar – Tangmarg – Gulmarg, 50 km; local union taxi from Tangmarg in heavy snow.
How much does a Gulmarg tour cost?
Our Gulmarg packages start from about ₹15,800 per person (2 sharing) with hotels and a private cab – open a package for the complete price on your date.