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Gulmarg Resort Reviews

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Gulmarg Ratings

Overall: 3.6. Based on 29 votes and 63 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.4

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Gulmarg is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.3

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Gulmarg has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.8

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.8

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 3.7

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Gulmarg

Public Transport: 3.2

  • There are no buses or taxis to Gulmarg
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.2

  • No places to stay in/near Gulmarg
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.8

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 3.5

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Gulmarg

Ski in/Ski out: 4.2

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 2.2

  • There are no child care facilities at Gulmarg
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 2.1

  • Gulmarg relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 3.1

  • There are no snow groomers at Gulmarg
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Gulmarg are groomed daily

Shelter: 3.8

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Gulmarg is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 2.5

  • If snow conditions are poor at Gulmarg, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.7

  • Gulmarg usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 3.5

  • The staff at Gulmarg are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Gulmarg are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 4.2

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 3.1

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 3.5

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 3.4

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 3.9

  • No intermediate terrain at Gulmarg
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.6

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 2.4

  • Not even a kicker at Gulmarg
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.5

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Gulmarg
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 2.7

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Gulmarg has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 3.4

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 3.7

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 3.0

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 2.4

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.5

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 3.8

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 4.3

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.5

  • Overall, Gulmarg is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.5

  • Overall, Gulmarg is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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December 18, 2023
Himalayan Ski Guides from Ski India India
Nestled against the magnificent Himalayas, Gulmarg ski resort is a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. The pristine alpine landscape and abundant powdery snow create an unparalleled ski terrain. The Himalayan backdrop adds a touch of awe-inspiring beauty to every run, making it a unique and unforgettable experience for skiers. The well-maintained slopes cater to various skill levels, offering both thrills for seasoned skiers and a welcoming environment for beginners. Despite occasional weather challenges, the overall combination of Himalayan grandeur and exceptional skiing opportunities makes Gulmarg a standout destination for those seeking an adventure in the heart of the world's highest mountain range.
February 09, 2023
Umeed
Gulmarg is one of the best ski resorts in the entire world. The ski slopes of Gulmarg have no comparison. Powder ski at its best, with downhill time of average 30mins. This place is very beautiful, untouched and peaceful. Highly recommend to visit this place.
February 27, 2022
Discover Gulmarg Adventures from Ski India India
Gulmarg is one of the finest skiing and snowboarding destinations in India. We face a lot of challenges most politically as well as tourism kind of view. This review is just to inform world wide visiters who are reading this review that come and experience best ever snow slopes and mountains for all category of adventure lovers. We welcome here you always. Thanks Irfan from Discover Gulmarg
November 29, 2019
Skigulmarg.com
We have been going to Gulmarg since 2008. We followed many of the ups and downs of the political climate in the region. Summer 2019 was once again sad for the people of Kashmir. The good news is that normalcy is settling. Most landline and postpaid phones are working since Sept 10. Tourists are back since Oct 10. Since then, we spoke with several friends and partners in Kashmir. They all say the same thing. “Things are calm and normal”, “There are no problems here”, “Tourists are coming”, etc. We were also told that the Western Snow Safety Officer will be in Gulmarg on duty and that the Gulmarg Gondola will be operational. We also have been informed that Kashmir Heliski will be operational. If you decide to ski Gulmarg in 2020, it can only mean one thing... More snow as there will be only a few on location. Hope it helps.
December 26, 2018
Carol Dixon from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Be very careful. I stayed for a month in Feb 2018. From the moment we arrived at Srinigar airport i was very scared. Hawkers are everywhere and impersonate guides. It is a country at war and this is evident from leaving the airport. I have never seen anything like it with regard to poverty and rubbish. The ski resort is far from international and the hotels (at best) are like the worst UK hostels. Gangs of men and a lack of any female presence is shocking. You cannot go on the stage 2 part of the gondola if you do not have an avalanche bag. You have to sign a disclaimer before you alight. No pisted runs and very crude signage. Gondola stage 1 is a mountain bike run that would scare the most experienced intermediate. Overrun by rich Indians that treat the Kashmiris like skivies... it's like going back in time. Hundreds of affluent Indians doing selfies and being very vain. Having said all this you will never meet such wonderful, humble people as the Kashmiris. My advice would be do your homework first. We went with Ski Gulmarg and could easily have gone solo as we had little or no input from them the entire trip.
September 15, 2018
Nick from Ski Norway Norway
Has anyone visited Gulmarg recently ? (2018) We plan a trip in Feb 2019 and are looking for a decent and clean place to stay. Preferably not too pricy. Any help is most appreciated. (note from editor: post will remain for a short time.)
October 29, 2017
Irfan ul rahim from Ski India India
Kashmir is real powder ski paradise.
January 21, 2017
Andrew Turland
The daily avalanche forecast is now available at: gulmarg-avalanche-advisory.com Daily backcountry avalanche advisory for the Gulmarg community. Advisories are built from snowpit data from the Gulmarg Ski Patrol and Snow Safety Officer Luke Smithwick. A service provided by the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department. Check this page regularly to get educated and stay safe.
January 01, 2016
Omar Hajam from Ski India India
Gulmarg Kashmir is a prime ski resort in india. Gulmarg Ski resort is officially open for skiing. If you would like to enjoy your holidays then Gulmarg is the best choice. Best regards, Omar Hajam [note from the editor: advertising a business is not accepted amongst the resort reviews.]
December 20, 2015
irshad from Ski India India
Gulmarg is one of the India’s premier ski resorts. And there is a good reason for this; it is not only home to some of the world’s highest peaks. It also offers unbelievable long runs and some incredible backcountry riding.