Question 1

How many days are enough for a trip to Gulmarg?

Accepted Answer

Your Gulmarg tour package should be for at least 2-3 days, which will allow you to explore all the best attractions the town has to offer. While Gulmarg’s gondola ride is of course the most popular attraction for tourists, other spots that you can include in your Gulmarg tour package are the Maharani Temple, St Mary's Church, the Gulmarg Golf Course, Maharaja Palace, and Strawberry Valley. If adventurous activities interest you, you should definitely consider undertaking the trek to Alpather Lake, which starts from the drop-off point of the Gondola’s Phase 2 and takes you on a steep climb, all the way to the top of the Alpather Peak.

Question 2

How much does a Gulmarg trip cost?

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The cost of your trip will depend on the Gulmarg package you choose and the inclusions under the package. However, at Veena World, you can explore a specially curated collection of holiday packages to Gulmarg that are available in a range of prices, based on the choice of accommodation, duration, mode of travel, etc. These packages range from budget-friendly to luxurious and are designed to suit different budgets. You can explore our Gulmarg packages to find the most suitable option that fits within your budget.

Question 3

Why is Gulmarg famous?

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Gulmarg, the Meadow of Flowers, is a surreally beautiful hill station in Kashmir, replete with the most resplendent views, lush greenery, the second-highest gondola ride in the world, and a serene ambience that is perfect for unwinding and relaxing. While there are several attractions of note in the town, including a mesmerising two-phase gondola ride, that you can cover on your Gulmarg tour, the town is most famous for its winter sports, especially skiing. Gulmarg is the third-highest skiing resort in the world and the seventh best destination for skiing in Asia. Apart from witnessing how the tiny hamlet turns into a wonderland under a blanket of powdery snow, a tour of Gulmarg during the winters also comes with the chance to ski, go sledging, and enjoy numerous other winter sports. The Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering is also located in Gulmarg.

Question 4

When does Gulmarg experience snowfall?

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One of the most popular destinations in India for a honeymoon, Gulmarg experiences ample snowfall during the winter seasons. It is also a popular destination for winter sports like skiing, sledging, etc. If you want to witness the mesmerising snowfall at Gulmarg, the months of January and February, right after peak winter, will be the best time for planning your trip. Gulmarg is a very tranquil destination, blessed with ample natural beauty, and the mystical blanket of snow seems to turn it into something straight out of a fairy tale, which is also one of the reasons why when you think about the best destinations in India for a honeymoon, Gulmarg is one of the first names that come to mind.

Question 5

Is it safe to travel to Gulmarg?

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Yes. Whether you are travelling solo, are on a group tour, or taking a family vacation, it is safe to book a trip package to Gulmarg. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Gulmarg is a safe destination, provided you take basic travel precautions that are a must for travellers all across the world, like not keeping all your cash at one place, not carrying valuables when you head out for sightseeing, etc. Adding further to the safety quotient, when you plan a Gulmarg trip with a package from Veena World, you also have the assurance of 24X7 support where you can reach out to your tour manager at any time for the queries you have, assistance you need, or in case of an emergency, and they will be happy to help you out.

Question 6

Is Gulmarg open for tourists?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can book a solo, group, or family package to Gulmarg without worry as travel restrictions to Jammu and Kashmir have now been eased. Therefore, travellers are allowed to visit Gulmarg provided that they follow COVID-safety guidelines put in place by the local authorities.

Please read the latest destination-wise travel guidelines here. Since these guidelines are subject to change, we would recommend you to check our Travel Guidelines page every time before you travel so that you are in the know-how about the latest changes.

Question 7

Do you provide customised holidays to Gulmarg?

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Yes. From the duration of the trip to the tour itinerary, Gulmarg holiday packages by Veena World can be customised completely to suit your preferences. Veena World’s customised holidays offer you complete freedom in deciding the basic aspects of your vacation package. You have control over how long the trip will be for, the number of destinations you will cover during the trip, the tourist spots and attractions that will be included in your Gulmarg tour itinerary, the type of accommodation for your stay, and even planning the itineraries for each day of your trip. You can opt for a customised holiday to Gulmarg with Veena World for the perfect vacation.

Question 8

Which is the best month to visit Gulmarg?

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Gulmarg is one of the best tourist destinations in India that can be visited at any time throughout the year. You can choose a time to visit based on the cost of the Gulmarg tour and on what you plan to do there.

• Winters: The temperatures start dropping as October approaches, marking the beginning of the winter season, which is a highly preferred time among honeymooners as well for visiting Gulmarg. December-end to around mid-February is the best time to enjoy snowfall as well as winter sports.

• Summers: March to June is the tourist season in Gulmarg when the town transforms into a natural paradise with richly coloured landscapes and blooming greenery, living up to its name, which translates to “Meadow of Flowers”.

• Monsoons: The cost of a Gulmarg tour may be most budget-friendly during the monsoon season. While there are no heavy rains in Gulmarg, these months also tend to be the warmest in the year, which makes most tourists avoid Gulmarg during this period.

Based on the type of vacation you want to enjoy and on the cost of the Gulmarg tour, you can choose any time during the year for your trip.

Question 9

Is it worth visiting Gulmarg?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gulmarg is not just a hill station as it has something to offer for all kinds of travellers, in every season throughout the year. The “Meadow of Flowers” during the summers offers verdant greenery and lush landscapes that bring respite from daily life, as you unwind in the lap of Mother Nature. Come winters, this little hamlet completely transforms into a wonderland, covered with a blanket of snow, offering numerous winter sports for tourists to enjoy. Gulmarg is also home to the world’s second-highest gondola ride. Depending on your plans, you can book your Gulmarg honeymoon package or family package with Veena World for a relaxing vacation.

Question 10

Is it necessary to hire a guide in Gulmarg?

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The best tourist spots and sightseeing destinations in Gulmarg are well marked, providing detailed information about everything you’d want to know, so you wouldn’t feel completely lost even without a guide. On the other hand, with a guide, you get a more personalised experience while sightseeing since a local guide offers great insight into the cultural aspects of the attractions. So, it is basically up to you whether you hire a guide or not when you are sightseeing. However, when you book Gulmarg holiday packages with Veena World, you do not need to worry about such details as our comprehensive holiday packages to Gulmarg include everything, including in-city transportation, meals and snacks, and even local guides for your sightseeing trips.

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