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Things to do in Gulmarg

10 sights, walks and activities, 4 of them free.

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4
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Dec–Mar, May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Ideal stay
3 nights
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Things to do in Gulmarg

  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 (Gulmarg–Kongdoori)

    Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 (Gulmarg–Kongdoori)

    ₹740–₹950 per personAbout 2 hours with the stop

    The first stage of one of the world's highest cable cars, rising over pine forest from Gulmarg to the Kongdoori bowl.

    Representative photo · Photo by Sayan Samanta on Pexels

  • Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2 (Kongdoori–Apharwat)

    Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2 (Kongdoori–Apharwat)

    ₹900–₹1,150 per personAbout 2 hours

    The upper cable-car stage to Apharwat ridge, with snowfields and views across the Pir Panjal range.

    Representative photo · Photo by Sayan Samanta on Pexels

  • Beginner ski lesson with gear (winter)

    Beginner ski lesson with gear (winter)

    ₹2,000–₹2,500 per personHalf day · Season Jan–Mar

    Representative photo · Photo by Irina Balashova on Pexels

  • Walk the Gulmarg meadow

    Walk the Gulmarg meadow

    Free1–2 hours

    Photo: Mr. Debapriya Hore · CC0

  • Maharani (Mohinishwar Shivalaya) temple

    Maharani (Mohinishwar Shivalaya) temple

    Free45 minutes

    A small 1915 Shiva temple on a knoll in the middle of the Gulmarg meadow, built for the Dogra royal family.

    Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Baba Reshi shrine

    Baba Reshi shrine

    Free1 hour

    The shrine of the 15th-century Sufi saint Baba Payam-ud-din Reshi, with carved wooden halls among the pines.

    Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh · CC BY 4.0

  • St Mary's Church

    St Mary's Church

    Free30 minutes

    Photo: Deepank Ranka · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Round at Gulmarg Golf Club

    Round at Gulmarg Golf Club

    Price on requestHalf day · Season Apr–Nov

    Representative photo · Vishyvishal14 · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Snowmobile ride

    Price on request30 minutes · Season Dec–Mar

  • Alpather Lake hike from Apharwat

    Alpather Lake hike from Apharwat

    Price on requestHalf day · Season Jun–Sep

    Representative photo · Sahid Vaidya · CC BY-SA 4.0

Good to know

  • The gondola is closed on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month for maintenance, and it shut for a month for technical work in May–June 2026.
  • Ski season is roughly mid-December to March; take lessons only from IISM or certified instructors.
  • Permits: Gulmarg Gondola booking via the official JKCCC portal with ID matching the ticket.

Questions

What are the best things to do in Gulmarg?

Gulmarg Gondola Phase 1 (Gulmarg–Kongdoori); Gulmarg Gondola Phase 2 (Kongdoori–Apharwat); Beginner ski lesson with gear (winter); Walk the Gulmarg meadow; Maharani (Mohinishwar Shivalaya) temple; Baba Reshi shrine.

What can you do for free in Gulmarg?

Walk the Gulmarg meadow; Maharani (Mohinishwar Shivalaya) temple; Baba Reshi shrine; St Mary's Church.

Can you do adventure activities in Gulmarg?

Yes: Beginner ski lesson with gear (winter) (₹2,000–₹2,500); Snowmobile ride (price on request); Alpather Lake hike from Apharwat (price on request).

What is the best time to visit Gulmarg?

Dec–Mar, May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

How many days do you need in Gulmarg?

3 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.

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