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Gulmarg Resort Guide
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Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record
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Resort Guide
Gulmarg is a renowned ski resort located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir, India, offering expansive alpine terrain and some of the highest ski lifts in the world. The resort features the Gulmarg Gondola, which transports visitors to elevations over 4,000 meters, providing access to deep powder runs and panoramic mountain views. Gulmarg is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, challenging slopes, and opportunities for both skiing and snowboarding, making it a distinctive destination for adventure seekers and winter sports enthusiasts. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski schools, and a variety of accommodation options in the surrounding area.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Gulmarg
Lifts
6
Longest run
3 km
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Quad chair1
- Surface lift5
Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Highlands Park Bar – Renowned for its cozy ambiance and panoramic mountain views, this classic lounge at Highlands Park Hotel is a favorite among skiers for its warm hospitality, vintage décor, and inviting fireplace, making it the go-to spot for après-ski relaxation and socializing in Gulmarg.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:02 PM UTC
15cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-33%
vs 5-Year Avg
23cm avg by now
+119%
vs 30-Year Avg
7cm avg by now
23cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 15.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~15.4 cm. That's 33% below the 5-year average (23 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 120% above the 30-year average (7 cm).
Gulmarg Season Snowfall
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Gulmarg Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 312cm with an average of 46 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 41% above this average (440cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 21cm | 4 days | 3cm | 13cm | 8cm |
| December | 25cm | 5 days | 15cm | 33cm | 10cm |
| January | 71cm | 9 days | 55cm | 89cm | 21cm |
| February | 81cm | 10 days | 101cm | 133cm | 23cm |
| March | 65cm | 10 days | 99cm | 132cm | 17cm |
| April | 36cm | 6 days | 38cm | 78cm | 13cm |
| May | 4cm | 1 days | 1cm | 15cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Gulmarg
- Where is Gulmarg?
- Gulmarg is a ski resort in India.
- How high is Gulmarg?
- Gulmarg runs from a base elevation of 2,690 m (8,825 ft) to a summit of 3,948 m (12,953 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,258 m (4,127 ft).
- How big is Gulmarg?
- Gulmarg has 6 lifts.
- How much snow does Gulmarg get in a typical season?
- Gulmarg averages 550 inches / 1400 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
