Gulmarg weekend trip from Delhi
Gondola to Apharwat and India's ski slopes
- By road
- 1,056 km
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹20,200 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Fastest direct trains from Delhi
Andi-Bdgm Spl 00461Daily
5:00 am
Adarsh Nagar Delhi
29 h 45 min
10:45 am+1
Budgam · 33 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Gulmarg.
- By road1,056 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadBaramulla, 18 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportSrinagar, 37 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Dec–Mar, May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Jan
0°
-7°
8d rain
9d snow
Feb
1°
-6°
6d rain
8d snow
Mar
4°
-2°
10d rain
8d snow
Apr
10°
2°
12d rain
3d snow
May
15°
6°
19d rain
Jun
19°
9°
17d rain
Jul
21°
12°
19d rain
Aug
20°
12°
16d rain
Sep
19°
9°
10d rain
Oct
13°
3°
8d rain
Nov
7°
-2°
5d rain
4d snow
Dec
3°
-5°
3d rain
3d snow
A sample 4-day plan
Sat — Fly in, drive up
- 9:00 amFly Delhi–Srinagar; taxi 51 km to Gulmarg via Tangmarg (about 1.5–2 hours)
- 2:30 pmSt Mary's Church (1902) and the Maharani (Mohinishwar Shivalaya) temple on the meadow
- 4:30 pmWalk the golf-course edge (one of the world's highest greens)
Sun — Gondola day
- 9:00 amGondola Phase 1 to Kongdoori (about 3,080 m) on your booked slot
- 10:30 amGondola Phase 2 to Apharwat (about 3,950 m) if open
- 1:00 pmLunch at Kongdoori; snow play or beginner ski lesson in season
- 4:00 pmRide down; tea at the meadow
Mon — Drung and back to Srinagar
- 8:30 amStrawberry Valley walk or sledge rides in winter
- 11:00 amDrung waterfall near Tangmarg (frozen in mid-winter)
- 1:00 pmLunch at Tangmarg
- 3:30 pmDrive to Srinagar; evening on the Boulevard
Tue — Out
- 6:30 amLeave Srinagar hotel; breakfast of girda bread and kahwa
- 7:30 amQuick stop at Hazratbal shrine on the way to the airport
- 9:00 amEarly to Srinagar airport (security checks on the approach)
- 11:30 amFlight to Delhi
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Gulmarg: questions people ask
How far is Gulmarg from Delhi?
About 1,056 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Andi-Bdgm Spl takes 29 h 45 min to Budgam.
What is the best time to visit Gulmarg?
Dec–Mar, May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Is there a train from Delhi to Gulmarg?
Yes. The quickest is the Andi-Bdgm Spl (00461): it leaves Adarsh Nagar Delhi at 5:00 am and reaches Budgam at 10:45 am the next day (daily). Budgam is 33 km from Gulmarg in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Gulmarg?
Warmest in Jul (days around 21°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -7°C). The wettest month is May, with about 19 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec.
Can I do Gulmarg in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Gulmarg covers 4 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Gulmarg cost?
From about ₹20,200 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Gulmarg this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.