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Skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir
Skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir
SKIING IN GULMARG, KASHMIR Book It
DURATION: 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
LOCATIONS VISITED: SRINAGAR - GULMARG
AVAILABLE: JANUARY - MARCH
ITINERARY
DAY 1 SRINAGAR - GULMARG
You are met on arrival in Srinagar and transferred to the coach station for the
journey to Gulmarg. On arrival, you will check into your ski lodge accommodation
and settle in. Overnight is in Gulmarg.
DAY 2 - DAY 6 GULMARG
The following five days are free to spend as you choose, tackling the slopes or
trekking into the surrounding mountains, or enjoying the many winter sports
available to you.
DAY 7 GULMARG - SRINAGAR
You will be transferred to the coach station for your drive back to Srinagar. On
arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Srinagar, or to the starting
point of your onward journey. Tour ends.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Accommodation on a full-board basis. Please note that different standards of
accommodation can be arranged.
Return coach transfers from Srinagar.
Ski equipment (not including ski clothing) and ski lift pass.
All transfers, including pick-ups and drop-offs at start and end of tour.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Some of the best slopes in the country for beginners and intermediate skiers are
available at Gulmarg. Skiing equipment is available on hire from the Ski-Shop. In
winter, Gulmarg's natural slopes and inclines turn into the country’s premier skiing
resort. Not all tourists who visit in the winter come for skiing - some simply are
there to watch the skiing or to enjoy a holiday in the snow, sledging and taking
snow scooters or trekking. Many of these are infected with the excitement of the
skiers, and have donned their first pair of skis within a short while of their arrival.
Of numerous slopes, there are a few which are serviced by ski lifts. Most of the
skiing is centred on these slopes which are suited to beginners and intermediate
level skiers with ski runs ranging from 200 m to 3 km. Instructors are available for
both levels.
ADVANCED SKIERS There are also a number of slopes of varying lengths and
gradients which suit more experienced and adventurous skiers. These runs do not
have ski lifts, but can be reached by snowmobile or by trekking up the mountain.
These runs offer adventurous skier the immense advantage of being a lot less
crowded than the popular, ski lift serviced slopes.
Advanced skiers often trek in the snow for several hours to the very top of
Apharwat Peak, to make a descent lasting 30 minutes. Advanced skiers can also
make fantastic runs of 3kms down from Kongdori, with the advent of the Gulmarg
Gondola Cable Car service to Kongdori.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Tobogganing is a popular and fun activity that requires no
skill. A flat wooden board is taken up the hill and allowed to slide downhill on the
snow-covered slopes without a navigator. Great fun for those with a head for speed
and a love for letting loose in the snow! Sledges as well as sledge-pullers are
always available on hire. There are also snow scooters and bobsledding, neither
of which require special skills, and both of which are a good break from the ski-
runs once in a while.
DURATION: 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
LOCATIONS VISITED: SRINAGAR - GULMARG
AVAILABLE: JANUARY - MARCH
ITINERARY
DAY 1 SRINAGAR - GULMARG
You are met on arrival in Srinagar and transferred to the coach station for the
journey to Gulmarg. On arrival, you will check into your ski lodge accommodation
and settle in. Overnight is in Gulmarg.
DAY 2 - DAY 6 GULMARG
The following five days are free to spend as you choose, tackling the slopes or
trekking into the surrounding mountains, or enjoying the many winter sports
available to you.
DAY 7 GULMARG - SRINAGAR
You will be transferred to the coach station for your drive back to Srinagar. On
arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Srinagar, or to the starting
point of your onward journey. Tour ends.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Accommodation on a full-board basis. Please note that different standards of
accommodation can be arranged.
Return coach transfers from Srinagar.
Ski equipment (not including ski clothing) and ski lift pass.
All transfers, including pick-ups and drop-offs at start and end of tour.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Some of the best slopes in the country for beginners and intermediate skiers are
available at Gulmarg. Skiing equipment is available on hire from the Ski-Shop. In
winter, Gulmarg's natural slopes and inclines turn into the country’s premier skiing
resort. Not all tourists who visit in the winter come for skiing - some simply are
there to watch the skiing or to enjoy a holiday in the snow, sledging and taking
snow scooters or trekking. Many of these are infected with the excitement of the
skiers, and have donned their first pair of skis within a short while of their arrival.
Of numerous slopes, there are a few which are serviced by ski lifts. Most of the
skiing is centred on these slopes which are suited to beginners and intermediate
level skiers with ski runs ranging from 200 m to 3 km. Instructors are available for
both levels.
ADVANCED SKIERS There are also a number of slopes of varying lengths and
gradients which suit more experienced and adventurous skiers. These runs do not
have ski lifts, but can be reached by snowmobile or by trekking up the mountain.
These runs offer adventurous skier the immense advantage of being a lot less
crowded than the popular, ski lift serviced slopes.
Advanced skiers often trek in the snow for several hours to the very top of
Apharwat Peak, to make a descent lasting 30 minutes. Advanced skiers can also
make fantastic runs of 3kms down from Kongdori, with the advent of the Gulmarg
Gondola Cable Car service to Kongdori.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Tobogganing is a popular and fun activity that requires no
skill. A flat wooden board is taken up the hill and allowed to slide downhill on the
snow-covered slopes without a navigator. Great fun for those with a head for speed
and a love for letting loose in the snow! Sledges as well as sledge-pullers are
always available on hire. There are also snow scooters and bobsledding, neither
of which require special skills, and both of which are a good break from the ski-
runs once in a while.
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