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Mountains Soothe the Soul
Kashmir, a place well known for its beauty in Summer, is also stunningly beautiful in winter. Surrounded by the thick white blanket of snow, frozen water bodies, crystal frost ground, and gloomy sky not only gives the heart to get the essence of the chilly season but to get some rest, relaxation and recharge our batteries. Gulmarg Ski resort in Kashmir is the perfect getaway in winter to recharge, refresh and relax your mind body and Soul.
Best Time to Visit: December to Mid-March
the itinerary
A ski holiday in Gulmarg offers you the perfect balance of crisp fresh air, peace, and tranquillity you need from the hectic day-to-day life schedule. No phones, no noise, just a blanket of snow to reflect on and skiing is a perfect way to soothe the soul.
Meals B: Breakfast & D: Dinner
Day 01 - Arrival Srinagar-Gulmarg
On arrival at Srinagar airport, our office representative will meet and greet you outside the airport terminal building, and transfer you to Gulmarg, Kashmir’s popular ski destination.
Enroute stop at Kanihma - a little village to see the dying art of Kani Shawl weaving. You will start ascend to Gulmarg through snow covered fir and pine forests.
On reaching Gulmarg, check-in hotel Hilltop.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a walk on the snowy meadows and breathe refreshing fresh air.
Overnight at Hotel Hilltop. D
Day 02 - Gulmarg
After breakfast, leave to meet your ski guide in the field of this sport and get all of the equipment required for the same. Introductory session with the Ski Guide. Later in the afternoon, attend the training session conducted by the instructors. The training includes a demonstration of equipment, where you will learn:
1. How to properly put on your ski boots
2. The basic parts of your skis.
3. How to get in and out of your skis.
4. How to carry your skis.
Overnight at Hotel Hilltop. B&D
Day 03 - Gulmarg
After breakfast, leave to attend the training which includes practice sessions of downhill movement, sidestepping, snowplough techniques, etc.
Later in the afternoon practice on your own with the guidance of the instructor.
Overnight at Hotel Hilltop. B&D
Day 04 - Gulmarg
After breakfast, leave to practice the techniques you have learnt in the past 2 days and take advanced Skiing lessons and spend time in the usage of the snowplough, short ski runs, and parallel ski runs.
Later in afternoon, you may also like to have a snow sledging experience. Hand-crafted sleds made by locals are on offer for you to ride around in, one of the best things to do during snowfall in Gulmarg. Porters pull on the sleds taking you along a special sledding track. Be prepared for a thrilling ride down one of the less steep icy slopes.
Overnight at Hotel Hilltop. B&D
Day 05 - Gulmarg
After breakfast, leave to practice all the techniques you have learnt for past few days before going to skiing on the slopes.
In the afternoon, enjoy a gondola ride (on direct payment or you can use this link to book it online https://www.jammukashmircablecar.com) on one of the world's highest gondolas for an incredible view of the snow-clad Himalaya mountains and to visit 2nd phase of Apharwat mountain to try your hands on skiing.
You will find yourself surrounded by the majestic view of the trees with white sheet of snow covering those and the vastness of the meadow that it holds. As the nature provides you a place worth soothing, explore it by your skills of skiing.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel Hilltop. B&D
Day 06 - Transfer to Srinagar Airport
After breakfast, check-out hotel and drive to Srinagar airport to connect your flight back home.
Hotels Envisaged
| Destination | Proposed Accommodation | Room Category | Meals | No. of Nights |
| Gulmarg | Hotel Hilltop | Deluxe | Breakfast & Dinner | 05 |
| Total | 05 Nights |
THE COST:
Please advise us your date of travel, number of people travelling, children, if any, with their age, and room requirements, and we will advise you the cost of the holiday.
If you prefer to stay in hotels of your choice, please advise us, we will check availability and send you the cost accordingly.
Cost Includes:
- Accommodation as per the itinerary in the specified Room Category on double sharing (Check-in is 1400 Hrs. and checkout 12 noon. Early check-in and late checkout are subject to availability).
- Evening Shikara ride on Dal Lake.
- Services of an English-speaking local guide through-out the trip.
- All arrival departure transfers, long drives and sightseeing by a chauffeur driven private car and additional activities as per program.
- All applicable taxes.
Cost Does not Include:
- Airfare.
- Any meals other than specified in the itinerary.
- Cable Car (Gondola) ride tickets.
- Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, beverages, etc.
- Camera/video fees at monuments and other places of interest.
- Travel Insurance: It is essential to have adequate insurance in place before your departure. This should be appropriate for your age, health, and destination you are visiting.
- Tips and gratuities.
Important Notes - Please read before you book:
Indus Discoveries gives you the best available skiing experience in Gulmarg. Our ski guides in Gulmarg live in the surrounding villages – they will lead you through the forest to the valley below.. This may include options to participate in classic long descents on Mt Apharwat’s south-east shoulders to the valley floor near Drang - from where our road transport returns you to Gulmarg. (This service is optional at extra cost).
Our local guides know the sweetest angles for skiing in Gulmarg. The best options for skiing are on Mt Apharwhat’s huge out-of-bounds high alpine terrain, and numerous hidden lines through the trees to the valley floor below Gulmarg.
The glades of gigantic Himalayan pine and fir offer fantastic and well protected riding. Our guides will give you practical access to Gulmarg’s best tree terrain on days when bad weather closes the gondola.
Clients who do not bring their own skis can hire the equipment in Gulmarg.
| For beginners (Learning period on slopes) | Rates |
| Ski boots, poles | Rs. 600 |
| Dress (Jacket, Trouser and Gloves) | Rs. 300 |
| Helmet | Rs. 100 |
| Glass | Rs. 100 |
| Instructor | Rs. 2000 |
| Intermediate Ski (On 2nd phase) | Rates |
| Ski boots, poles | Rs. 800 |
| Dress (Jacket, Trouser and Gloves) | Rs. 300 |
| Helmet | Rs. 100 |
| Glass | Rs. 100 |
| Instructor | Rs. 2500 |
How to Book - Terms & Conditions:
To secure accommodation email: kashmirladakh@indusdiscoveries.com
With your preferred dates of travel and number of people travelling.
We will then advise you on availability, we will send you our booking form for the holiday which we will need completed. Our bank details are on the booking form. Deposit payment will be required before we proceed with the booking.
Please note, we do not accept bookings less two weeks' notice
Deposits: Deposits are 25% of your total payment. Upon payment of your deposit, we provide you formal confirmation of your booking, a receipt for payment of your deposit, and the balance of your final payment due.
Final Payments: Final payment is due 4 weeks prior to your arrival. We send you a final invoice on receipt of your deposit payment with the date when balance payments falls due.
Booking Terms & Conditions:
We need a completed booking form to proceed with the booking. Our standard terms and conditions apply.
Read Our Booking Terms & Conditions
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Firstly, Gulmarg's facilities are not comparable to most international destination resorts. We have an incredible mountain in the most precipitous winter climate in the Himalayas accessible by a 1330 vertical metre gondola. Gulmarg continues to be a pioneering resort in an exotic location with no commercial trappings or winter holiday crowds.
Secondly, Mt Apharwat's upper slopes are best suited to advanced and expert snow riders. Travel outside the main patrolled bowl should only be undertaken with avalanche safety equipment and should not be undertaken without due experience and/or caution, including observance of Backcountry Avalanche Advisories posted by the ski patrol.
Thirdly, Operational hours of the upper gondola (above mid-station) are subject to weather and safety factors. Depending on the weather and windspeed the upper gondola can be expected to remain closed for much of the first day following a significant snowfall while the ski patrol undertakes avalanche monitoring and control work.
Fourthly, All guests joining visiting Gulmarg for Skiing must have a valid travel insurance covering this sports activity. Our guides are approved by the department of Tourism to conduct Skiing in Gulmarg but we take no responsibility for any injury or death caused during your holiday.
You must have comprehensive medical insurance before booking the holiday.
RISK WARNING
Snow-sports and in particular ‘off-piste’ snow-sports in the Himalayas expose participants to obvious risks including death or personal injury arising from a variety of factors including but not limited to:
- Avalanche danger
- Collisions with other skiers and snowboarders
- Attacks from wild animals (monkeys, bears, snow leopards)
- Traffic accidents while travelling on mountain roads (as a vehicle driver or passenger)
- Collisions with visible and hidden obstacles (fences, walls, power lines, tree stumps, holes, cliffs)
This risk warning is provided to you on behalf of all principals, employees, and agents of Indus Discoveries Pvt. Ltd.
our membership
- is recognised by the Ministry of Tourism - Government of india
- We are registered with Jammu and Kashmir Tourism.
- We are an active member of the indian association of tour operators
- We are a global member of the educational travel consortium
- We are supplier of services member to the United States Tour Operators association.
our promise
- We consider it our responsibility to make your tour special through best coordinated expertise on customising your travel just as you want it. Making detailed assessments of the destinations and being sure we qualify to provide the best services possible is our ultimate aim.
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