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SKIING: Gulmarg is also rated as Asia’s fifth best ski adventurous escape into the heart of Gulmarg, with miles
destination. It also offers a wide variety of slopes to ski for of perfectly groomed trails and endless powder-filled
beginners, intermediate and expert level skiers. If you are bowls to explore and experience the terrain of Gulmarg.
a beginner or an intermediate-level skier, a trip of seven
days is recommended. However, for an expert skier who is TREKKING: Gulmarg is the perfect base for trekking in
keen on exploring higher peaks, a week-long trip would be the Himalayas. Lying within the boundaries of the Gulmarg
more than sufficient. Wildlife Sanctuary, Gulmarg offers breath-taking views of
Nanga Parbat to the north and Khilanmarg to the west.
SNOWBOARDING: Gulmarg has it all from the steep
alpine runs, pillow lines to craggy couloir feature, catering CAMPING: Camping in Gulmarg requires a minimum of
to expert snowboarders; and mild open powder bowls for two to four days to spare and promises a close encounter
intermediate and advanced riders. If you are a beginner or with nature just outside your tents. Gulmarg campsites
an intermediate-level snowboarder, a trip of seven days are family-friendly and, once settled, travellers have
should be enough. However, for an expert snowboarder nothing but beautiful scenery, fresh air, and lots of
who is keen on exploring higher peaks, a week-long trip bonding time.
would be more than sufficient.
CYCLING: Biking in the hills is always an adrenaline-rich
ICE-SKATING: Gulmarg offers travellers over 80km of experience and bicycling in Gulmarg provides the most
groomed trails. However, commercially, the trails are picturesque rides ever. Hotspots for cycling in and around
limited to certain areas. The best time for ice skating in Gulmarg cover a distance of 9km.
Gulmarg is during winter during the months of January
and February. HORSE RIDING: Horseback riding is only offered during
summer seasons in Gulmarg between the months of May
SNOW BIKING: Gulmarg offers travellers over 80km of to October when the snow subsides.
groomed trails. However, commercially the trails are
limited to certain areas. Snowmobiles offer an WEBSITE: https://gulmargskiresort.com/#

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