Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir · most people spend 5–7 days

GulmargTravel guide · tours · day trips · things to do

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Most people spend 5–7 days From ₹5,900 per person 34 itineraries include Gulmarg Jammu and Kashmir

The short version

About Gulmarg

Gulmarg is a city in Jammu and Kashmir.

Gulmarg has 4 places to visit, including Afarwat Peak, Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary and Mary's Shoulder.

Gulmarg is best known for Gulmarg Gondola, Apharwat Peak and Gulmarg golf course. Most visitors give it 5–7 days.

It combines well with Anantnag, Awantipora, Baramulla and Doda, all within a day of Gulmarg.

Worth knowing

State
Jammu and Kashmir
Good for
Culture, Food, Local Experience, Heritage
Typical stay
5–7 days

Last updated 5 October 2026 · Compiled by The Trip India from verified listings, destination records and traveller reviews.

  • Visit Gulmarg during winter for pleasant weather
  • Hire a local guide for the best experience

What people come for

Places to visit in Gulmarg

places to visit in Gulmarg12

These are the Gulmarg sights our own itineraries actually visit, ranked by how often they appear — so the order reflects what a Gulmarg trip really includes.

Gulmarg Gondola01Gulmarg Gondolavisited on our itineraries
Apharwat Peak02Apharwat Peakvisited on our itineraries
Gulmarg golf course03Gulmarg golf coursevisited on our itineraries
Strawberry Valley04Strawberry Valleyvisited on our itineraries
Ski slopes Gulmarg05Ski slopes Gulmargvisited on our itineraries
Alpather Lake06Alpather Lakevisited on our itineraries
Khilanmarg07Khilanmargvisited on our itineraries
Drung waterfall08Drung waterfallvisited on our itineraries

Bookable on their own

Day trips in Gulmarg

Short outings that book on their own — no package needed. Each is a one-day trip from Gulmarg with a private car and driver.

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Our own itineraries

Gulmarg tour packages

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Ours, not resold. A private car and driver throughout, and Gulmarg is in every itinerary. Prices are per person on twin sharing.

Weather and seasons

Best time to visit Gulmarg

The year divides into three seasons, and each changes what there is to do.

WinterNov-Feb
SummerMar-May
MonsoonJun-Sep
Nov-FebWinter

-3–8°C

≈217 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Mar-MaySummer

6–18°C

≈248 mm rain

0 deg45 deg
Jun-SepMonsoon

14–25°C

≈317 mm rain

0 deg45 deg

What it costs

Budget
₹800/day
Mid-range
₹2,000/day
Luxury
₹5,000+/day

Is Gulmarg safe?

Gulmarg is generally safe for tourists.

Combines well with

Places to visit near Gulmarg

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Gulmarg photos

Every image below is a real photograph from one of our Gulmarg itineraries. Stand-in image files are never shown.