Snow sport · Gulmarg
Gulmarg sits at around 2,650 m in the Pir Panjal range, a two to three hour drive from Srinagar, and is the practical base for skiing in Kashmir. Lessons run on the lower slopes; higher terrain depends on conditions and lift operation.
We build ski trips around the ability level of each person travelling, not around a single group standard. Skiing and snowboarding are planned separately, because the equipment, the learning curve and the daily schedule are not the same.
Each one can be shortened, extended or combined with sightseeing days. Duration below is the usual shape, not a fixed rule.
For people who have never skied. Fitting, balance, stopping and the first simple turns on a gentle slope, at a pace that does not make the week unpleasant.
You have had a day or two on snow and want to stop sliding sideways. Focus on controlled stopping, turn shape and using a lift confidently.
For skiers already linking turns who want cleaner technique and more varied slopes. Mornings coached, afternoons practising what you were given.
Experienced skiers wanting demanding terrain. Assessed individually against conditions, guide qualification and local safety requirements before anything is confirmed.
One trip, different levels. Participants are split by level for instruction where needed and brought back together for meals, sightseeing and the rest of the day.
Tell us on the enquiry form if your group has mixed levels, and a family with two first-timers and one intermediate skier is planned as exactly that.
Mixed-ability groups usually need instructors and slopes split by level for part of the day. We will say so in the quote rather than discover it on the mountain.
Advanced terrain, off-piste and backcountry riding is treated as an enquiry and assessed individually. We are not offering it as a guaranteed inclusion, and we will not confirm it until qualified guides, safety requirements and conditions allow.
Has never skied or snowboarded before.
Can use basic equipment and may be learning balance, stopping and simple turns.
Can link turns independently and wants to improve technique, confidence and terrain control.
Experienced rider or skier seeking challenging terrain, subject to conditions, qualifications and local safety requirements.
A group containing participants of different ability levels. Instructor allocation and slope planning may need to be separated by level.
You would like the instructor or trip coordinator to recommend a suitable level.
Times shift with weather, light and how the group is progressing. This is the shape of a day, not a timetable you are held to.
Rest days and sightseeing days can be dropped into any trip. Most people taking four or more instruction days want at least one.
Exact inclusions are restated in your quote for your dates. The quote, not this page, is the contractual list.
Lift charges are excluded by default because operation and pricing are decided locally and change through the season.
Add-ons are priced in your quote so you can see what each one costs before deciding.
Three categories, priced differently and described honestly. Hotel names are confirmed in your quote and remain subject to availability; where a named property cannot be held, an equivalent is offered only on the terms written into your booking.
Clean, reliable accommodation in practical locations, with the core services of the package delivered properly.
Better-rated or better-located stays with improved room and service standards. Suits most couples and families.
Selected upscale properties with upgraded transport or added convenience, where such options are available for your dates.
Not sure which to pick? Choose Help me choose on the enquiry form and we will quote two categories side by side.
Skis, boots, poles and a helmet are arranged locally for your instruction days. To reserve the right sizes we need details per person before you arrive.
Rental usually covers hardware, not clothing. Coming without waterproof layers is the most common mistake on a first ski trip.
Airport transfers and the Srinagar to Gulmarg leg are included as standard. In heavy snow the road can be slow, restricted or closed.
Skiing is a physical activity at altitude. You do not need to be an athlete, but you should be honest about fitness and any condition affecting it.
Ski trip prices depend on your dates and season band, the number of adults and children, rooms and occupancy, hotel category, instruction days, private or group lessons, equipment needs, transport category, lift charges and any add-ons. Because those vary this much, we quote rather than publish a single figure.
Quoted per person on double-occupancy accommodation unless you tell us otherwise, inclusive of applicable taxes at the rate applying on your booking date. Final price depends on travel dates, hotel category, number of travellers, lesson type, equipment requirements and availability.
For group departures, ₹5,000 per person confirms the reservation. For custom and private trips the booking amount is stated in your quote. Either way we ask for it only after availability is verified and you have accepted the itinerary.
For group departures the balance is due 15 days before the departure date. For custom trips the date is written in your quote. You will receive a reminder rather than a surprise. Accepted modes are bank transfer and UPI.
15 days or more before departure, the ₹5,000 booking amount is non-refundable and any balance paid is refunded. 7 to 14 days, 50% of the trip cost is charged. Under 7 days or a no-show, no refund. Requests must be in writing.
Please do not send medical details through the public enquiry form. If you go ahead after the quote, we send a private booking form for anything that affects your safety on snow.
No. First-timer packages assume you have never been on skis. You will spend the first day on a gentle slope learning to stand, slide, stop and make a simple turn.
Yes, and it is common. You set a level per participant on the enquiry form. Where instruction needs to be split by level we will say so in the quote, along with what that does to the cost.
Not by default. Lift operation and pricing are decided locally and change through the season, so we exclude it rather than promise it. It can be added on the day if running, and we will tell you the cost when you ask.
We cannot guarantee snowfall in any month. Where instruction or a route is not possible, we offer a practical alternative if one exists. Any refund position follows the written cancellation and force majeure terms.
Rental normally covers skis, boots, poles and a helmet. Clothing rental is sometimes available locally and can be requested as an add-on, but bring your own waterproof layers if you can.
After we verify availability we send a written quote. If you accept it, we send a secure payment link for the booking amount, with the balance due before travel. We do not take full payment before availability is confirmed, and we do not store card details.
Yes. Most trips of five nights or more include at least one non-snow day. Tell us on the form and we will build it in rather than leave you to arrange it locally.
The Ski & Snowboard Enquiry asks for your dates, group and level. Equipment sizes are collected only after you have received and accepted a quote.
Snow sport · Gulmarg
Gulmarg sits at around 2,650 m in the Pir Panjal range, a two to three hour drive from Srinagar, and is the practical base for skiing in Kashmir. Lessons run on the lower slopes; higher terrain depends on conditions and lift operation.
We build ski trips around the ability level of each person travelling, not around a single group standard. Skiing and snowboarding are planned separately, because the equipment, the learning curve and the daily schedule are not the same.
Each one can be shortened, extended or combined with sightseeing days. Duration below is the usual shape, not a fixed rule.
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Tell us on the enquiry form if your group has mixed levels, and a family with two first-timers and one intermediate skier is planned as exactly that.
Mixed-ability groups usually need instructors and slopes split by level for part of the day. We will say so in the quote rather than discover it on the mountain.
Advanced terrain, off-piste and backcountry riding is treated as an enquiry and assessed individually. We are not offering it as a guaranteed inclusion, and we will not confirm it until qualified guides, safety requirements and conditions allow.
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Times shift with weather, light and how the group is progressing. This is the shape of a day, not a timetable you are held to.
Rest days and sightseeing days can be dropped into any trip. Most people taking four or more instruction days want at least one.
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Three categories, priced differently and described honestly. Hotel names are confirmed in your quote and remain subject to availability; where a named property cannot be held, an equivalent is offered only on the terms written into your booking.
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Not sure which to pick? Choose Help me choose on the enquiry form and we will quote two categories side by side.
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Ski trip prices depend on your dates and season band, the number of adults and children, rooms and occupancy, hotel category, instruction days, private or group lessons, equipment needs, transport category, lift charges and any add-ons. Because those vary this much, we quote rather than publish a single figure.
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Please do not send medical details through the public enquiry form. If you go ahead after the quote, we send a private booking form for anything that affects your safety on snow.
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The Ski & Snowboard Enquiry asks for your dates, group and level. Equipment sizes are collected only after you have received and accepted a quote.
