5-Day Gulmarg

Day 1: Into the mountain air of Gulmarg

Arrive in Gulmarg, settle in, and get a feel for the city.

Things to do

• Kongdoori Phase 1 4.6★ (10,655)

  The first stage of the Gulmarg Gondola system, featuring a sprawling bowl used for skiing and meadows in summer.

  2 hours · ₹740-740

• Gulmarg Children's Park 4.1★ (1,105)

  A family-friendly green park featuring play structures and lovely mountain views.

  1 hour · ₹20-50

Where to stay

• HOTEL PINE BREEZ LUXE 5.0★ (24)

  Resort · ~₹6,000/night

  Resort in Gulmarg.

• Elizabeth paying guest house 4.9★ (92)

  Guest House · ~₹1,500/night

  A modest paying guest house accommodation suitable for travelers seeking simple rooms.

• Oak Heaven Cottage Gulmarg 4.9★ (86)

  Guest House · ~₹4,000/night

  A charming guest house offering a homely atmosphere and personalized hospitality.

• HOTEL GULMARG HILLS 4.9★ (158)

  Hotel · ~₹3,750/night

  A modest hotel offering straightforward accommodations close to the main attractions of Gulmarg.

• Zoop Hostel Gulmarg 4.9★ (58)

  Hostel · ~₹1,650/night

  A vibrant backpacker hostel featuring shared and private dorms, popular among winter sports enthusiasts.

• Dewan Guest House 4.9★ (252)

  Guest House · ~₹2,250/night

  A standard guest house providing unpretentious rooms and essential traveler amenities.

• Sheikh guest house 4.8★ (141)

  Guest House · ~₹1,600/night

  A casual local guest house offering straightforward lodging options in the area.

• Hotel Gulmarg Countryside 4.8★ (527)

  Hotel · ~₹4,150/night

  A peaceful countryside hotel offering a quiet escape away from the main tourist hubs.

• The Chalet by Haveli 4.8★ (45)

  Hotel · ~₹2,500/night

  Hotel in Gulmarg.

• Green Rooms Resort 4.8★ (863)

  Hotel · ~₹4,500/night

  A peaceful retreat offering relaxed lodgings nestled within the greenery of Gulmarg.

• Hotel Nedou's 4.7★ (708)

  Hotel · ~₹14,500/night

  A historic heritage hotel steeped in colonial-era charm, offering spacious grounds and classic hospitality.

• The Gulmarg Palace 4.7★ (490)

  Resort · ~₹6,000/night

  Resort in Gulmarg.

• GULMARG WOODS 4.6★ (148)

  Hotel · ~₹6,750/night

  A tranquil woodland-themed property offering a serene escape surrounded by pine forests and natural beauty.

• Shaw Inn by Stay Pattern 4.6★ (1,689)

  Hotel · ~₹6,250/night

  A contemporary boutique stay combining modern aesthetics with cozy mountain hospitality.

• The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa 4.6★ (5,416)

  Hotel · ~₹32,500/night

  A luxury resort featuring world-class amenities, traditional Kashmiri architecture, and stunning mountain views.

• Hotel Gulmarg House 4.6★ (1,825)

  Hotel · ~₹3,250/night

  A traditional local hotel offering unpretentious rooms and personalized service for budget-conscious travelers.

• The Gulmarg Gateway Resort 4.6★ (425)

  Hotel · ~₹11,000/night

  A welcoming resort serving as an ideal base for exploring the meadows, peaks, and outdoor activities of Gulmarg.

• Habib Guest House[TANGMARG GULMARG 11] 4.6★ (133)

  Guest House · ~₹1,750/night

  A traditional guest house providing budget-friendly lodging along the Tangmarg-Gulmarg route.

• Kashmir Homestay 4.6★ (197)

  Guest House · ~₹2,500/night

  A warm local homestay offering authentic Kashmiri hospitality and basic comforts.

• NAGVIEW COTTAGE 4.5★ (145)

  Hotel · ~₹6,000/night

  A quiet cottage stay offering a home-away-from-home ambiance with scenic views of the surrounding peaks.

• Pride Resort 4.5★ (55)

  Resort · ~₹10,000/night

  A well-appointed resort featuring contemporary facilities, comfortable rooms, and scenic vistas of the surrounding mountains.

• Apple Tree Resorts 4.5★ (2,964)

  Hotel · ~₹6,000/night

  A cozy retreat nestled amidst greenery, providing warm hospitality and easy access to local trails and sightseeing spots.

• Roseland Cottage Gulmarg 4.5★ (135)

  Guest House · ~₹5,250/night

  A charming cottage-style guest house set amidst scenic surroundings, ideal for a peaceful retreat.

• Hotel JB Palace Tangmarg 4.4★ (187)

  Hotel · ~₹3,750/night

  A convenient stopover hotel located in Tangmarg on the main route leading up to Gulmarg.

• THE VINTAGE GULMARG 4.4★ (1,665)

  Hotel · ~₹17,500/night

  A luxurious alpine-style hotel blending traditional Kashmiri architecture with modern comforts and fine dining.

• Hotel Pine Spring Gulmarg 4.4★ (1,538)

  Resort · ~₹11,000/night

  A contemporary resort offering well-appointed rooms and convenient access to local attractions.

• Highlands Park 4.3★ (580)

  Hotel · ~₹18,500/night

  A historic luxury hotel known for its heritage charm, sprawling lawns, and panoramic valley views.

• Grand Mumtaz Resorts Gulmarg 4.3★ (352)

  Hotel · ~₹13,000/night

  A spacious upscale resort offering comfortable accommodations, valley views, and modern amenities close to the main tourist hub.

• Pandith Exotics Hotel & Restaurant 4.2★ (345)

  Hotel · ~₹4,500/night

  A comfortable stay option providing hearty dining choices and standard hospitality near key tourist attractions.

• The Meadows Gulmarg 4.2★ (679)

  Hotel · ~₹10,500/night

  A comfortable hotel situated amidst the scenic landscapes of Gulmarg, offering easy access to local attractions and winter sports.

• Pine View Resort 4.2★ (1,160)

  Resort · ~₹6,750/night

  A resort property surrounded by pine forests offering comfortable rooms for leisure travelers.

• Gulmarg Gulsitara Resorts 4.2★ (842)

  Hotel · ~₹8,500/night

  A comfortable resort property set amidst the scenic landscapes of Gulmarg.

• Lala Guest House & Restaurant 4.1★ (176)

  Guest House · ~₹2,500/night

  A combined guest house and on-site eatery offering convenient meals and basic accommodation.

• Hotel Heevan Retreat 4.1★ (1,016)

  Hotel · ~₹12,000/night

  A popular retreat blending modern comforts with traditional Kashmiri warmth and mountain views.

• Hotel Hilltop 4.1★ (1,729)

  Hotel · ~₹8,500/night

  A centrally located hotel known for its elevated vantage point offering panoramic views of the Gulmarg valley.

• Green Park Hotel & Restaurant 4.1★ (574)

  Hotel · ~₹4,000/night

  A budget-friendly hotel featuring an in-house restaurant and convenient access to local markets and meadow trails.

• Global Hotel & Restaurant 4.1★ (117)

  Resort · ~₹4,250/night

  A combined hotel and restaurant facility offering comfortable lodging and dining options for visitors in Gulmarg.

• Pine View 4.0★ (1,551)

  Hotel · ~₹3,250/night

  A cozy hotel providing a comfortable stay surrounded by pine trees.

• Hotel Pine Palace Resort 3.9★ (698)

  Resort · ~₹10,000/night

  A popular resort situated close to the ski slopes, favored by winter sports enthusiasts and families alike.

• JKTDC Huts Gulmarg 3.9★ (191)

  Hotel · ~₹5,000/night

  Government-run rustic wooden huts offering an authentic mountain cabin experience amidst scenic surroundings.

• Hotel Khaleel Palace 3.9★ (1,270)

  Hotel · ~₹6,250/night

  A prominent hotel featuring warm hospitality and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.

• Hotel Alpine Ridge 3.8★ (643)

  Hotel · ~₹10,000/night

  A well-established hotel offering convenient access to the ski slopes and gondola in Gulmarg.

• Fluorescence Hotel And Restaurant Gulmarg J & K 3.8★ (533)

  Hotel · ~₹5,250/night

  A hotel providing accommodation and on-site dining facilities for visitors exploring Gulmarg.

• Hotel Gulmarg Sahara 3.8★ (273)

  Hotel · ~₹2,650/night

  A standard hotel providing essential amenities for budget-conscious travelers visiting Gulmarg.

Food

• Eleven Miles The Cafe and Grill 4.6★ (1,410)

  Breakfast · multi-cuisine · ₹800-1500

  Grilled Chicken

• Pirates' Hive 4.4★ (1,410)

  Lunch · multi-cuisine · ₹200-600

  French Fries

• Hill Point Fast Food 4.9★ (266)

  Dinner · street food · ₹100-300

  Kashmiri Kahwa

Estimated cost for the day: ~₹3,530

Day 2: Gondola heights and waterfall mist

Gulmarg Gondola, Gandola Ride Centre, Drung Waterfall, and Gulmarg Tourist Spot in Gulmarg, with a stop at Brews And Views Cafe And Restaurant.

Getting there

• Cab: Hotel → City Center · 15-30 min · ~₹200

  Book via Ola/Uber for AC comfort.

Things to do

• Gulmarg Gondola 4.4★ (8,231)

  One of the highest cable cars in the world, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas.

  3 hours · ₹740-2950

• Gandola Ride Centre 4.5★ (303)

  Official ticketing and boarding point for the famous Gulmarg Gondola ride.

  30 mins · Free

• Drung Waterfall 4.3★ (3,685)

  Scenic waterfall surrounded by rocky cliffs that partially freeze into massive icicles during winter.

  2 hours · ₹0-50

• Gulmarg Tourist Spot 4.6★ (43)

  Central meadow area serving as a hub for sightseeing, pony rides, and strolling in the valley.

  1 hour · Free

Food

• Brews And Views Cafe And Restaurant 4.7★ (100)

  Breakfast · multi-cuisine · ₹400-1000

  Kahwa

• The Gulmarg Cafeteria Cafe and Resturant 4.8★ (205)

  Lunch · multi-cuisine · ₹500-1200

  Kashmiri Pulao

• Pandit Brothers Vegetarian Dhaba 4.8★ (141)

  Dinner · north indian · ₹150-400

  Dal Tadka

Estimated cost for the day: ~₹3,660

Day 3: Wild sanctuary and Strawberry Valley trails

Shrunz Waterfall, Strawberry Valley, and Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary in Gulmarg, with a stop at Uphillcafe official.

Getting there

• Rental Scooter: Hotel → City Center · 15-30 min · ~₹301

  Rent for the day for maximum flexibility getting around.

Things to do

• Shrunz Waterfall 4.3★ (1,023)

  A scenic natural waterfall nestled amid the rugged landscape and greenery of Gulmarg.

  1-2 hours · Free

• Strawberry Valley 4.4★ (246)

  A picturesque valley surrounded by pine trees, historically known for wild strawberries and featured in Bollywood films.

  1-2 hours · Free

• Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary 4.5★ (6,677)

  Protected high-altitude forest area home to rare species like the musk deer and snow leopard.

  3 hours · ₹50-200

Food

• Uphillcafe official 4.5★ (390)

  Breakfast · multi-cuisine · ₹500-1000

  Hot Chocolate

• Miasa Cafe 4.4★ (455)

  Lunch · cafe · ₹300-800

  Hot Chocolate

• Royal vaishno Dhaba 4.8★ (133)

  Dinner · north indian · ₹150-400

  Aloo Paratha

Estimated cost for the day: ~₹2,971

Day 4: Apharwat peaks and alpine meadows

Buta Pathri, ROYALSKIERGULMARG, Apharwat, and Kongdori in Gulmarg, with a stop at The Traveller's Table.

Getting there

• Walking: Hotel → City Center · 20-40 min · ~₹0

  Close enough to explore on foot today.

Things to do

• Buta Pathri 4.3★ (169)

  A tranquil and less-explored meadow near the Line of Control, offering pristine alpine scenery.

  2-3 hours · Free

• ROYALSKIERGULMARG 5.0★ (140)

  Local ski equipment rental and instruction provider offering gear for winter sports enthusiasts.

  1 hour · ₹1000-5000

• Apharwat 4.7★ (1,796)

  Majestic mountain peak towering over Gulmarg, renowned for winter skiing and panoramic views.

  3-4 hours · Free

• Kongdori 4.6★ (85)

  High-altitude mountain valley serving as the middle station and primary skiing hub of the Gondola.

  2-3 hours · Free

Food

• The Traveller's Table 4.4★ (178)

  Breakfast · multi-cuisine · ₹500-1200

  Chef's specials

• Kolahoi Panorama Café & Restaurant 3.6★ (114)

  Lunch · north indian · ₹500-1200

  Rogan Josh

• Bakshi Restaurant & Cafe 4.5★ (50)

  Dinner · multi-cuisine · ₹200-600

  Kashmiri Kahwa

Estimated cost for the day: ~₹3,870

Day 5: Final valley flavors and departure

Last-minute exploration and departure.

Getting there

• Auto-rickshaw: Hotel → City Center · 15-30 min · ~₹85

  Use Ola/Uber or negotiate a fair rate.

Food

• Meerz restaurant and cafe 4.7★ (51)

  Breakfast · north indian · ₹500-1200

  Wazwan

• The Mughal Darbar cafe and Restaurant 4.3★ (57)

  Lunch · kashmiri · ₹800-1500

  Rogan Josh

• 1860 Restaurant 4.9★ (166)

  Dinner · multi-cuisine · ₹800-2000

  Wazwan Platter

Estimated cost for the day: ~₹3,857