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6-Day Gulmarg Ski Week

Gulmarg in deep winter — Asia's longest gondola, an Apharwat bowl that holds powder for days, and instruction for beginners. January to early March.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Arrive Srinagar, transfer to Gulmarg

    Airport pickup and drive to Gulmarg. Gear fitting.

    Meals
    Dinner
    Stay
    Gulmarg
    Gulmarg — view 1
    Gulmarg — view 2
    Gulmarg — view 3
  2. Day 2: Beginner slopes

    Full day on the lower slopes with an instructor.

    Meals
    All meals
    Stay
    Gulmarg
    Gulmarg — view 1
    Gulmarg — view 2
    Gulmarg — view 3
  3. Day 3: Kongdoori

    Gondola phase one and a full day on the Kongdoori runs.

    Meals
    All meals
    Stay
    Gulmarg
    Gulmarg — view 1
    Gulmarg — view 2
    Gulmarg — view 3
  4. Day 4: Apharwat bowl

    Phase two to Apharwat at 13,780 ft with a guide.

    Meals
    All meals
    Stay
    Gulmarg
    Gulmarg — view 1
    Gulmarg — view 2
    Gulmarg — view 3
  5. Day 5: Free ski day

    Ski what you want, or a snowshoe walk to the frozen Alpather lake trail.

    Meals
    All meals
    Stay
    Gulmarg
    Gulmarg — view 1
    Gulmarg — view 2
    Gulmarg — view 3
  6. Day 6: Departure

    Transfer to Srinagar airport.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Kashmir — view 1
    Kashmir — view 2
    Kashmir — view 3

Trip Highlights

  • Five days of skiing with equipment
  • Gondola pass both phases
  • Instructor for beginners, guide for the bowl
  • Slope-side accommodation

What's included

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
  • One shikara ride on Dal Lake
  • Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking

What's not included

  • Airfare to and from Srinagar
  • Lunch throughout unless specified
  • Gondola tickets, pony rides and union taxis in Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg
  • Any activity not listed under inclusions
  • Entry fees at the Mughal gardens

Pickup point

Srinagar Airport

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

Airfare and houseboat advances already paid are non-refundable. If a road closure or an official advisory prevents travel to a specific valley, we reroute at no extra cost or refund the unused portion.

Frequently asked questions

When should I visit Kashmir?

March and April for the tulips and blossom, May to August for green valleys and comfortable weather, October for the chinars turning, December to February for snow and skiing in Gulmarg. There is no bad month, only different trips.

Why are pony rides and local taxis not included?

In Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg those services are run by local unions with fixed rates, and they are optional. We tell you the current rates before you go so nobody gets overcharged on the spot.

Is a houseboat stay worth it?

For a night or two, yes — it is the thing people remember. We book deluxe houseboats on the quieter side of Dal Lake rather than the crowded boulevard.

Is Kashmir safe to travel in?

The tourist circuit runs normally and has done for years. We keep to the standard routes, our drivers are local, and our team monitors advisories daily. If anything changes we reroute and tell you why.

How much walking is involved?

The classic circuit is mostly driving with short walks. The Great Lakes and Tarsar Marsar treks are a different matter — those are proper multi-day treks with a fitness requirement we will go through with you before booking.

Ready to book Gulmarg Ski Week?

Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.

Gulmarg Ski Week

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