Peak Elevation
4,267 m
13,999 ft
Vertical Drop
1,330 m
4,364 ft
Skiable Area
486 ha
1,200 ac
Avg Snowfall
1400 cm
551 in
Lifts
6
About
Gulmarg sits in the Pir Panjal Range of Indian-administered Kashmir and ranks among Asia's highest lift-served ski areas. A two-stage Poma gondola climbs to roughly 3,980 m on Apharwat Peak, opening about 1,330 m of vertical and wide off-piste bowls fed by an average of 14 m of snow a season. Most of the terrain is ungroomed, drawing backcountry skiers rather than groomers.
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Amenities
Operated by Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) have?
Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) has 6 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 3,000 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat)?
Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) has a vertical drop of 4,364 feet (1,330 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat)?
The summit of Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) sits at 13,999 feet (4,267 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) have?
Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) has 10 marked trails, totaling roughly 2.4 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat)?
Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) covers 1,200 acres (486 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) offer night skiing?
No, Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) does not offer night skiing.
Does Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) have snowmaking?
Yes, Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) get each year?
Gulmarg (Kongdoori - Apharwat) averages around 551 inches (1400 cm) of snowfall per season.
