India /Jammu & Kashmir /Baramula /Gulmarg
Sight Address : Skiing is near the Gulmarg Gondola, Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir 193403 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Skiing and snowboarding are two main activities which can be carried out in Gulmarg and it has become the most popular spot for skiing in India. Winter comes here with all its majesty and snow falling makes the landscape covered with thick glossy smooth snow. The slopes in Gulmarg are all natural, for the beginners it is best suited to choose the gentle slopes of ski runs that ranges from 200 m to 3 km. Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering located here also offers 10 day & 21 day short ski courses for newbies as well as advanced skiers. Gulmarg has many ski resorts with all kinds of facilities for skiing. Tourist can get the help of skiing guides from the resorts or government shops. They offer all supports for an enthralling and exciting skiing vacation in Gulmarg. The best time for skiing is during January to March. Skiing races are also organized here during the festivals like Christmas and Easter.
Skiing in Gulmarg
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Must see.
Visiting TimeEdit
9 am to 5 pm.
Closed OnEdit
Sunday.
Best Season to VisitEdit
March to October.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
N.A.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. :
Pantoon Ski Rs. 2500/= Per Person Per Day
Normal Ski Rs. 1500/= Per Person Per Day
Old Ski Rs. 950/= Per Person Per Day”
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. :
Pantoon Ski Rs. 2500/= Per Person Per Day
Normal Ski Rs. 1500/= Per Person Per Day
Old Ski Rs. 950/= Per Person Per Day”
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : Yes Edit
Approximate cost: Rs 3500/- Per Day For 1-6 Person.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Heevan Retreat Gulmarg ; Near Gondola, Gulmarg 193403, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Multi-cuisine restaurant
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : The road to Gulmarg is very beautiful . All sorts of transport are available to Gulmarg from Srinagar. Taxies are easily available to reach these site in Gulmarg.
Bus : Gulmarg is well linked by bus services from most of the cities in Jammu and Kashmir. State owned buses and Private tourist deluxe luxury buses are also available to reach Gulmarg from various parts of J&K like Srinagar (Rs 150), Sonmarg (Rs 300) and many other parts of the state.
Train : Closest railway station is Srinagar railway station and taxies, buses are available to reach Gulmarg. Buses and more frequent shared jeeps run from Batmalu Bus Station in Srinagar to Tangmarg (summer/winter Rs. 45/55). Change there for Gulmarg (Rs. 20/30), around 13km beyond on hairpins through the pine forest. By private jeep, day returns from Srinagar cost around RS.1800 per vehicle.
Air : Nearest airport to Gulmarg is Srinagar which is 56 km away from Gulmarg. Jeeps and Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gulmarg, which will cost around Rs 1,000 – 1,200. Srinagar is well connected to Delhi with daily regular flights. Many other Indian cities are also connected to Srinagar by air.
Others : Visitors can reach the place by local means of transportation such as sledges, field chutes, and horses.
Things to CarryEdit
- Food & plenty of drinking water, woollen cloths, camera etc.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Temperatures in Gulmarg remain well below zero for major part of the year. Keep your body well covered with gloves, boots, overcoats to prevent frostbite. On the way to Gulmarg, there are small shops where you can buy heavy woollens and boots for rent. Do buy these, as at that altitude, you’ll surely require them.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Station : 101
