Is Gulmarg's gondola really one of the highest in the world?

It is commonly described that way and locally billed as Asia's highest, running in two stages up towards Apharwat Peak. We use that as a widely repeated description rather than an exact ranking we can verify ourselves.

Can I ski in Gulmarg without experience?

Yes — beginner slopes and instructors are available locally, and equipment hire is straightforward to arrange on arrival. We can build in lessons as part of your day.

Is Gulmarg worth visiting outside ski season?

Yes. From April to October the meadows are green and the gondola still runs, giving mountain views without any snow sport involved, and it pairs naturally with a wider Kashmir itinerary covering Pahalgam and Sonmarg too.

Do I need to acclimatise for Gulmarg?

No. Gulmarg and its gondola sit at a moderate altitude reached by road and cable car without exertion, unlike Ladakh's high passes.

Is Kashmir safe to visit for Gulmarg?

Tourism to Gulmarg and Kashmir's other main circuits operates normally, with a heavy security presence, but government travel advice varies by country and changes over time. Check your own government's current advice and your insurance policy before booking.

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Gulmarg gondola and skiing

Gulmarg, an alpine town about two hours from Srinagar, is home to a two-stage gondola climbing towards Apharwat Peak, often described as one of the highest cable cars in the world and locally billed as Asia's highest.

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Reviewed by Experience My India Editorial Team · Updated 13 Sept 2026

Winter roads to Gulmarg can be affected by snow; check current conditions before travelling and pack accordingly.
Skiers and snowboarders in winter, and in the warmer months, families, couples and anyone who wants a genuine high-altitude view without a trek to earn it — the gondola does the climbing for you.
Gulmarg is an alpine town about two hours from Srinagar, built around meadows of wildflowers in summer and one of India's few genuine ski destinations in winter.
Its gondola — the Gulmarg Gondola, run in two stages up towards Apharwat Peak — is often described as one of the highest cable cars in the world, and is locally billed as Asia's highest.

Gulmarg is an alpine town about two hours from Srinagar, built around meadows of wildflowers in summer and one of India's few genuine ski destinations in winter. Its gondola — the Gulmarg Gondola, run in two stages up towards Apharwat Peak — is often described as one of the highest cable cars in the world, and is locally billed as Asia's highest. In winter it serves skiers and snowboarders; the rest of the year it carries sightseers up for the meadow and mountain views without any of the exertion of a trek.

Kashmir is a sensitive region and government travel advice varies and changes over time; check your own government's current guidance and your travel insurance policy before booking.

Drive from Srinagar
About two hours by private car from Srinagar, through the approach towns and up into the alpine bowl.
Gondola stage one
The first stage of the gondola lifts you from Gulmarg town up to Kongdoori.
Gondola stage two (weather permitting)
The second stage continues up towards Apharwat Peak, weather and queue lengths allowing — this stage is the one most often affected by wind or cloud.
Skiing or sightseeing
In winter, ski or snowboard on Gulmarg's slopes with equipment hired locally; in summer, walk the meadows and take in the mountain views before heading back down.

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Gulmarg gondola and skiing

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Winter roads to Gulmarg can be affected by snow; check current conditions before travelling and pack accordingly.
Skiers and snowboarders in winter, and in the warmer months, families, couples and anyone who wants a genuine high-altitude view without a trek to earn it — the gondola does the climbing for you.
Gulmarg is an alpine town about two hours from Srinagar, built around meadows of wildflowers in summer and one of India's few genuine ski destinations in winter.
Its gondola — the Gulmarg Gondola, run in two stages up towards Apharwat Peak — is often described as one of the highest cable cars in the world, and is locally billed as Asia's highest.

Kashmir is a sensitive region and government travel advice varies and changes over time; check your own government's current guidance and your travel insurance policy before booking.

Drive from Srinagar
About two hours by private car from Srinagar, through the approach towns and up into the alpine bowl.
Gondola stage one
The first stage of the gondola lifts you from Gulmarg town up to Kongdoori.
Gondola stage two (weather permitting)
The second stage continues up towards Apharwat Peak, weather and queue lengths allowing — this stage is the one most often affected by wind or cloud.
Skiing or sightseeing
In winter, ski or snowboard on Gulmarg's slopes with equipment hired locally; in summer, walk the meadows and take in the mountain views before heading back down.

Why book with Experience My India?

Government-approved operator
Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
500+ vetted local guides
35+ destination specialists plan every trip by hand.
Human help, every day
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No payment until you approve
You receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

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