Things To Do In Gulmarg

The Meadow of flowers, Gulmarg beautifully features its green landscapes, snow-covered mountains, river streams, lakes, endless meadows, flower valleys, and pine forests. Gulmarg is indeed a fantabulous destination with a plethora of options for both nature and adventure lovers. If you are heading towards Gulmarg for your next vacation, add the below mentioned top-notch things to do in Gulmarg to your tour itinerary for an impeccable experience-

Top Activities & Things To Do In Gulmarg

1. Skiing

2. Trekking

3. Enjoy a Gondola Ride

4. Experience the Pony Ride

5. Enjoy a Game of Golf

6. Indulge in a Bird Watching tour

7. Photography

8. Famous Markets in Gulmarg

1. Skiing

Get ready for a skiing experience in Gulmarg. Feel the adrenaline rush while gliding down the snow-covered valley. If you have a keen interest in skiing, head towards the Apharwat Peak, one of the fantastic spots for skiing. One can hire ski equipment from the government ski rental shops stationed here. The perfect months for this activity are January and February.

2. Trekking

One of the most exotic things to do is trekking. Trek to the Alpather Lake, located at the foot of the twin Apharwat Peak at a height of 4400m. The amazing thing about this lake is that it remains frozen even in May and June. The ice chunks floating on the lake add beauty to the view. Alpather lake is beautifully surrounded by rocky mountains and meadows and is a fantabulous place to relax. November to mid-June and June to September is the perfect time for this trek.

3. Enjoy a Gondola Ride

Another amazing thing to enjoy is the Gondola ride. The Kongdori Gulmarg Gondola is the second-highest cable car line in the world and is divided into three phases- Phase1- Gulmarg to Kongdori, Phase2- Kongdori to Apharwat, and Phase3- Chair lift phase from Kongdori to Mary Shoulder. Make sure to enjoy this outstanding ride and capture the captivating views of the Gulmarg and Khilanmarg. The perfect time for this ride is from March to June.

4. Experience the Pony Ride

Enjoy a pony ride and capture the breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks. A pony ride to Khilanmarg is indeed a superb experience. Blooming with numerous aromatic flowers adds to the beauty of this place. The perfect time for a pony ride is from December to Mid-February.

5. Enjoy a Game of Golf

The beautiful Gulmarg is home to the world’s second-highest Golf course located at an altitude of 2650m above sea level. This course has 18 holes. It is part of the Golf training academy. The perfect time for a visit is during the summers.

6. Indulge in a Bird Watching tour

Head towards the Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve, renowned for its rich and rare Himalayan fauna and flora. Home to numerous endangered species of winged creatures, a bird watching tour here gives one the chance of spotting some of the rare and lesser-known birds. Get a glimpse of birds like- Blue Rock Pigeon, Kashmir Roller, Snow Cock, European Hoopoes, Koklas, Griffon Vulture, and Jungle Crow. One may even spot some wild animals- Kashmiri Stag, Black deer, BrownBear, Spotted deer, and snow leopard. The perfect time for a visit is from March to August.

7. Photography

If you are into nature photography, head towards the Ningle Nallah to click some fabulous pictures. The marvellous snowy peaks, lush green pastures, and beautiful wildflowers add to the beauty of this place. The banks of Ningle Nallah is also one of the best sites for camping and picnic. This mountain stream is formed by the melting of ice from the Apharwat peak. Summer is the perfect time for a visit.

8. Famous Markets in Gulmarg

If you are hunting for a fantastic place for retail therapy in Gulmarg, then have a look at the below-mentioned market places for an absolute experience.

Mr. Khan’s Tailor shop- if you are more into phirans then head towards this old clothing store that offers high-quality phirans, visit the Ladakh Art Palace and grab some amazing items- hand-crafted items, antiques, carpets, and pretty jewellery. Haji Akbar Cloth House, Faiz Shawls, The Main Market, Top Choice- for carpets, and shawls, and the Attic Snowboard shop- for trekking and skiing equipment are some other famous shops to shop from.