Overview
About Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a high-altitude meadow and hill station in Baramulla district, ringed by the Pir Panjal range beneath Apharwat Peak. Once a summer retreat for Mughal emperors and later developed by the British as a golfing and skiing resort, it now holds one of the highest cable cars in the world, the Gulmarg Gondola, which lifts visitors toward Apharwat for skiing, snowboarding and sweeping views of the valley.
In summer the ski slopes turn into open meadows used for walking, golf and pony rides.
Good to know
Visitor essentials
Meadow
On the ground
What to look for
- Gulmarg Gondola ride to Apharwat Peak
- Khilanmarg meadow and views of Nanga Parbat
- St Mary's Church and Gulmarg's historic golf course
Best time
When to go
Off-season now · best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Dec
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Dec.
Getting there
From Srinagar
- Nearest town
- Tangmarg
- Road ends at
- Gulmarg town (base of the Gondola)
Location
On the map
Around here
Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not by road.