Overview
Gulmarg Details: Located 51 km from Srinagar at 2,650 meters, Gulmarg means "Meadow of Flowers." It's Asia's premier ski resort and home to the world's second-highest operating cable car.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Distance: 50 km | Travel Time: ~2 hours
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Arrival at Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar
Meet & greet by tour representative
Drive towards Gulmarg via Tangmarg
En-route views of snow-covered forests
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
Arrival in Gulmarg
Check-in to heated hotel / resort
Welcome hot Kashmiri Kahwa
Lunch at hotel
Rest & acclimatization
Evening (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Short walk around Gulmarg meadow
First snow interaction (mandatory)
Sunset views over Apharwat range
Night
Dinner at hotel
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Morning (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Breakfast
Explore Gulmarg Main Meadow
Snow-covered golf course area (winter avatar)
Photography with pine & fir forests
Afternoon (11:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Snow Activities (Optional)
Snow sledging
Snow biking
Basic skiing lessons (beginners)
Snowman building & free play
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Hot tea & snacks
Leisure time by fireplace
Light snowfall watching session (nature permitting)
Night
Dinner
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Breakfast
Proceed to Gondola Cable Car Station
Gondola Ride (Optional)
Phase 1: Gulmarg → Kongdoori
Phase 2: Kongdoori → Apharwat Peak
Panoramic Himalayan snow views
One of the highest cable cars in the world
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Snow play at Kongdoori / Apharwat
High-altitude photography
Lunch at mountain café (or packed lunch)
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Return to hotel
Relaxation & heater therapy
Night
Dinner
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Breakfast
Visit Gulmarg Ski Area
Meet certified instructors (optional)
Adventure Options
Professional skiing
Snowboarding
Advanced snow slopes (for experienced skiers)
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Continue snow sports
Lunch break
Equipment return
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Leisure walk through snow trails
Photography during golden hour
Night
Dinner
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Late breakfast
Free morning
Optional spa / hot water bath
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Café hopping in Gulmarg
Reading, relaxing, or doing nothing (a valid activity)
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Sunset walk
Snow photography
Tea with mountain views
Night
Dinner
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Morning (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Breakfast
Short drive to Tangmarg
Explore local winter markets
Snow-covered village life
Afternoon (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Return to Gulmarg
Lunch
Free time for last snow activities
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Bonfire evening (weather permitting)
Storytelling & music (if arranged)
Night
Dinner
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Breakfast
Last chance for:
Snow play
Photography
Short snow treks
Afternoon (12:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Pack bags slowly, emotionally
Lunch
Rest
Evening (4:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Farewell walk through Gulmarg meadow
Sunset & reflection moment
Night
Farewell dinner
Overnight stay in Gulmarg
Morning (7:30 AM – 10:00 AM)
Breakfast
Check-out
Drive to Srinagar Airport
Departure
Drop at airport 2–3 hours before flight
Tour ends with frozen memories and overloaded cameras
Important Winter Notes
Heavy snowfall may affect Gondola operations
Buffer days included to avoid rush and weather stress
Gulmarg stays include heating facilities