Gulmarg
A high-altitude Himalayan freeride mecca with one of the world's highest gondolas, deep powder, and vast unmarked terrain.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,330m (4,364ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,980m (13,058ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,650m (8,694ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,400cm (551in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
14
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
15 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
15%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
50%
Best For
Location
Gulmarg sits high in the Pir Panjal range of the western Himalaya, in the Kashmir Valley of northern India. This is steep, high-alpine terrain well above the tree line, surrounded by peaks and a deep continental snowpack.
Getting there
Hard to reach
No major airport is close. The nearest is Srinagar (SXR), usually one connection away, then about 2 hours by road.
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