Gulmarg day trip from Srinagar: Ski slopes and Khilangmarg trek

Gulmarg sits at high altitude, and you reach it by car from the city, then climb higher on foot.

A full-day tour from Srinagar to Gulmarg, the Himalayan ski resort 60 km away, includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant, a gondola ride to stage one, and a trek to Khilangmarg that takes about three hours. The tour runs 10 to 12 hours and returns you to your hotel by evening. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip from Srinagar to Gulmarg

• Pick up from hotel at 08:30 AM
• Drive 2 hours to Gulmarg
• Explore ski slopes and golf course
• View Nanga Parbat if weather allows
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Fast trek to Khilangmarg
• Enjoy sledge walking on snow
• Ride Gondola up to stage 1
• Drive back to Srinagar
• Drop off at hotel or city point

The experience

Gulmarg was named in the seventeenth century by Sultan Yusuf Shah for the exotic flowers that blanket its slopes. The name means Meadow of Flowers. The resort sits at 2,730 meters and overlooks the sea. On clear days, Nanga Parbat is visible from here. Your driver picks you up at 8:30 AM from your hotel or a fixed point in the city and drives you there in two hours on a route worth watching for its own sake. The road from Tangmarg to Gulmarg is part of what makes the journey worth taking.

After arriving, you have lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian or non-vegetarian, your choice), then head out on a fast trek to Khilangmarg. The trek takes about three hours and includes a gondola ride up to stage one, which cuts the climbing. Sledge walking on snow is part of the experience if conditions allow. The guide stays with you throughout and speaks English, so you get the history and the geography as you move.

Your driver returns you to Srinagar and drops you at your hotel or the fixed point where you started. The full day runs 10 to 12 hours, so you leave early and return in the evening. Complementary mineral water is provided throughout the tour, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive up.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• private air-conditioned transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• lunch at a local restaurant with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
• gondola ride to stage one.
• complementary mineral water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (14 to 65 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Hotel pickup at 8:30 AM means you do not need a car or a driver of your own. The tour collects you from where you are staying and returns you there by evening, which settles the logistics for anyone arriving without a vehicle or staying in the city center.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Gulmarg from Srinagar and how long does the drive take?

Gulmarg is 60 km from Srinagar and the drive takes two hours by car. Your driver picks you up at 8:30 AM from your hotel or a fixed point in the city.

What is the gondola ride and how high does it go?

The gondola takes you up to stage one of the mountain. It is part of the trek to Khilangmarg and cuts the climbing time. The full trek to Khilangmarg takes about three hours including the gondola.

What can I see from Gulmarg on a clear day?

Gulmarg sits at 2,730 meters and overlooks the sea. Nanga Parbat, one of the world's highest peaks, is visible from here when weather allows.

Is lunch included, and what are the options?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour. You can choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals.

What is the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 14 years old. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Hotel pickup is included, subject to city limits. If you are staying outside the city limits, you can arrange a fixed meeting point in the center of town instead.